April 17, 2023

Veterans and Military Families, join us for the Veteran-Employer Connection & Military Family Resource Fair, bringing together transitioning service members, veterans, and dedicated local businesses to share in camaraderie, professional development and career networking. This networking event, held on Virginia Western’s main campus aims to expand opportunities for veterans, national guard, and their families to (Read the full article…)

Demand for student loaner laptops has exceeded the library’s supply each semester. As we move forward, we will begin using an application process to ensure that students with financial need and without access to their own computer at home get first priority in the loan process. With help from financial aid and advising, we’re eager (Read the full article…)

Judy Lawless (Hooven, McAuley) passed away on Monday, April 10th. She was a Virginia Western English professor for 30+ years and shaped the lives of many students during her tenure, including the life of her daughter, Sarah Chitwood. A celebration of life will be held on May 20th at Starkey Park South at 3 pm. (Read the full article…)

Save the date(s): The Virginia Community Colleges Association (VCCA), the long-established professional development organization that supports Virginia’s Community Colleges, is holding its 39th Annual Conference in Richmond September 27-29.  VCCA membership is open to community college faculty, staff, administrative faculty, professional faculty, alumni, board members, and friends of the VCCS. LEARN MORE

To unlock the full potential of credit for prior learning for adult learners, we need to think outside of our traditional classrooms.  Adult learners may have years of learning through work, life and military experience.  Finding ways to engage with adult learners is key and shows the adult learner that their knowledge and skills are (Read the full article…)