The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 135th Annual Meeting of the Membership, a prestigious event that has been a cornerstone for connecting executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders across Virginia’s Blue Ridge for over a century. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Joyce Waugh (Read the full article…)
New Virginia Policy Concerning DeepSeek AI
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…)
Student Support Focus of Outreach with Northwest Roanoke Community Leaders
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…)
You Make the Difference Employee Recognition Recipients
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the annual You Make the Difference Employee Recognition Event! The event was a great time! We chatted and laughed with our peers, ate good food, and completed You Make the Difference Cards to recognize employees throughout the college for their achievements. Eight employees had their name (Read the full article…)
Virginia Western Students Meet with Legislators
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…)