Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad of Roanoke, Va., has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), more than two dozen individuals, families, and organizations were honored with the Chancellor’s Award for (Read the full article…)

With 75% of Virginia Western students attending part time, often they are juggling family and work responsibilities with their educational pursuits. Helping students navigate these challenges and achieve success requires a fine-tuned response. To better equip Virginia Western faculty, staff, and administrators, a cross-departmental cohort convened in March for CLEAR Coaching offered by the firm (Read the full article…)

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Michael Brennan, Ph.D., as recipient of the College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.   The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western Community College alumni and former students who have attained extraordinary distinction in their professional field or life. To (Read the full article…)

Demolition and construction continues for the replacement of the concrete sidewalks on our Four Seasons Plaza!  Due to some weather delays and construction challenges, the contractor’s schedule for performing this work has changed as shown in the image below: With the exception of the stairs leading down to the Brown Library’s Ground Floor during the (Read the full article…)

We wanted to give you a very early head’s up: Brown Library will have modified hours during May break & some summer holidays. Normal hours will continue through final exams, until May 10th. For those faculty teaching summer classes, please be aware of summer hours. May Break, May 12-16: Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm only. Closed May (Read the full article…)