September 24, 2025

Every student deserves a bright future, but for young people who have experienced foster care, the odds are stacked against them. That’s why Virginia Western’s Great Expectations program is so important. It provides one-on-one coaching, tutoring, and mentoring to help students not only enroll but succeed. Great Expectations students graduate at three times the national (Read the full article…)

The college has three tables at the Roanoke area Career Quest event (Health Professions, Business/Accounting/Paralegal, and STEM/Workforce). The two-day event is for seventh graders, and the dates are October 7th and 8th. If you are able to work a shift at the tables, please signup here: https://signup.com/go/WUCHPLE. If you have questions, please reach out to Amanda (Read the full article…)

Congratulations to the following employees who are the September 2025 ‘You Make the Difference’ recipients, receiving a set of movie passes: Tommy Amos – “Demonstrating great care and attention to detail while working on our Help Desk.” Heather Hunter – “Creating awesome resources for our transfer-ready students. Jeffrey Kamal – ” Being a calm and steady (Read the full article…)

Visit Follett Bookstore, in Craig Hall, on Thursday, September 25 from 9AM-5PM for Student Appreciation Day!  There will be exclusive discounts on merchandise all day (see the full details below).  Free pizza, drinks and dessert will be available from Noon-2PM, as well as a gift with purchase to anyone with a valid student ID who (Read the full article…)

Do you have an Innovative Idea for VWCC or an OER style project you would like to explore? If so, now is the time to seek the opportunity! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bright Ideas Innovation Grants from The Educational Foundation – LOI Due November 3rd See full details here: Bright Ideas Innovation Grants – Educational Foundation – Virginia (Read the full article…)