Roanoke Regional Partnership highlights College’s role in attracting life sciences company to valley
With Virginia Western’s attention focused on rapid response to industry needs, the College fulfills a unique niche in the region’s higher education and economic development landscape. Virginia Western would like to share the following article authored by the Roanoke Regional Partnership highlighting the success that… Continue Reading Roanoke Regional Partnership highlights College’s role in attracting life sciences company to valleyRead More
Virginia Western designated NC3 Leadership School, expanding industry impact
Virginia Western’s Workforce Solutions division hosted an event Thursday, July 2, to announce the College’s new role with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) with designation as an NC3 Leadership School. Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce the College’s new role with… Continue Reading Virginia Western designated NC3 Leadership School, expanding industry impactRead More
Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree
Virginia Western has revolutionized a two-year programming degree into the Associate of Applied Science in IST: Data Analytics & Programming Solutions degree. This unique pathway was built in tandem with Radford University to create a true “two-plus-two” program, enabling students to receive Radford’s Bachelor of Science… Continue Reading Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree Read More
Virginia Workforce Association recognizes healthcare partnership
Virginia Western Community College celebrates an award-winning healthcare program in the Roanoke Valley. The Virginia Workforce Association has named Carilion Clinic's Grow-Our-Own Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Program as recipient of the Talent Champion Award. Virginia Western and the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board collaborate with Carilion… Continue Reading Virginia Workforce Association recognizes healthcare partnershipRead More
Virginia Western adds 1,041 new alumni
For the 2025-2026 annual year, which runs summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026, Virginia Western welcomed 1,041 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,304 awards.* More than 400 graduates attended Virginia Western's 60th commencement, held Friday, May 15, 2026,… Continue Reading Virginia Western adds 1,041 new alumniRead More
Virginia Western will celebrate Commencement on May 15
Virginia Western Community College will hold its Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Berglund Center. The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2025 and spring and summer 2026 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 418 students expected to attend, with… Continue Reading Virginia Western will celebrate Commencement on May 15Read More
Virginia Western celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold Status
The Military Friendly Survey has awarded Virginia Western Community College a designation of Gold Status for 2026-27 following College-wide efforts to support military-affiliated students. The Military Friendly organization assesses educational institutions on benchmarks including graduation, retention, job placement or transfer rates; loan default rates; and veteran… Continue Reading Virginia Western celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold StatusRead More
Virginia Western joins partners in ceremony to open biotech incubator RoVa Labs
Leaders from Carilion Clinic, the City of Roanoke, Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA), and Virginia Western Community College celebrate the opening of RoVa Labs, a 40,000-square-foot biotech incubator located at 1030 South Jefferson Street in the heart of the Roanoke Innovation Corridor, on May 6.… Continue Reading Virginia Western joins partners in ceremony to open biotech incubator RoVa LabsRead More
Virginia Foundation for Community College Education honors philanthropists at 20th annual Chancellor’s Award luncheon
Diane and William Elliot and Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. of Roanoke, Va., have received the 20th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated by Virginia Western Community College. Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), the 20th Annual… Continue Reading Virginia Foundation for Community College Education honors philanthropists at 20th annual Chancellor’s Award luncheonRead More
2 Virginia Western faculty members receive New Horizons honors
Two faculty members of Virginia Western Community College received awards at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Friday, April 17, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Dr. Heather Lindberg received the Susan S. Wood Professorship for Teaching Excellence, and Robert Leonard received the George… Continue Reading 2 Virginia Western faculty members receive New Horizons honorsRead More
Recent News
- Roanoke Regional Partnership highlights College’s role in attracting life sciences company to valley September 1, 2026
- Virginia Western designated NC3 Leadership School, expanding industry impact July 6, 2026
- Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree June 24, 2026
- Virginia Workforce Association recognizes healthcare partnership June 18, 2026
- Virginia Community Colleges set tuition & fees for 2026-27 academic year May 29, 2026