There are new and important IT changes that have been implemented in response to the Virginia Governor’s Executive Order 46, which bans the use of DeepSeek AI on state devices and state-run networks. This order is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the security and safety of our IT infrastructure. What is Changing? Effective (Read the full article…)

Since 2022, Virginia Western Community College President Dr. Robert H. Sandel has invited leaders of nonprofit groups in Northwest Roanoke to a series of outreach breakfasts where they explore a shared mission of improving lives through education. At the most recent breakfast, held Feb. 8, 2025, at the College’s Hall Associates Career Center, the group (Read the full article…)

Early each year, Virginia legislators convene in Richmond to make decisions on behalf of their constituents. Helping to give a face to the many people being represented, five Virginia Western students met with members of the General Assembly on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Virginia State Capitol. Those students spoke to their experiences in an (Read the full article…)

If you would like to hire a work study student this semester, it is not too late. The Financial Aid Office has additional work study funding available for this spring. Submit a Federal Work Study Position request if you are interested – the sooner the better.

DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company that develops open-source large language models (LLMs). The VCCS has stated that DeepSeek AI should not be used for any reason based on several cybersecurity threat assessments warning organizations to block the usage of DeepSeek AI. IET has blocked DeepSeek AI from usage at Virginia Western. If (Read the full article…)