Virginia Western Community College and Roanoke College held a signing ceremony on Monday, July 28, for a biotechnology articulation agreement. Here is more information about the new program in news shared by Roanoke College and Virginia Western:
Roanoke College and Virginia Western Community College are collaborating to launch a four-year biotechnology degree program that will support the region’s growing biotech corridor.
Beginning this fall, the program will create a clear path for students at both institutions to gain the advanced skills and hands-on lab experience needed for success in a field that is fueling innovations in science and medicine.
The partnership is a direct response to the region’s strategic workforce needs as local and state leaders work to elevate the Roanoke Valley and New River Valley as leaders in biomedical research.
Read more and see photos from the signing ceremony on July 28: