Virginia Western Bulletin

For the 2024-2025 annual year, which runs summer 2024, fall 2024 and spring 2025, Virginia Western welcomed 939 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,123 awards.* More than 400 graduates attended Virginia Western’s 59th commencement, held Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. The ceremony honored graduates (Read the full article…)

Except for the holiday closures listed below, Brown Library, including the Testing Center and open computer lab, will be open Mondays-Thursdays from 8am-8pm, Fridays from 8am-5pm, and Saturdays from 9am-1pm during the summer when classes are in session. Holiday closures include: May 24-May 26: Closed for the Memorial Day holiday June 19th: Closed for the (Read the full article…)

When: May 24, 6 p.m. Where: Claude Moore Education Complex 109 Henry Street, Roanoke VA 24016 Built in 1923, the Strand Theatre was a beacon for black art, music and film in Roanoke’s Gainsboro neighborhood. Once home to legendary filmmaker Oscar Micheaux’s production company, it later became the Lincoln Theatre, Morocco club, and Ebony Cub, (Read the full article…)

Join us for a signing ceremony on Monday, May 19 at 2 p.m. in the STEM Building lobby. Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University will sign an articulation agreement that will result in a seamless transition for students focusing on the field of biotechnology. Virginia Western students completing the Associate of Science (A.S.) (Read the full article…)

Behind every graduate is a community that believed, supported, and lifted them up. Thank you for being that community! Dear Campus Community, Commencement 2025 was a truly special moment for Virginia Western, and it was made possible by all of you! To our graduates your hard work, resilience, and determination were on full display as (Read the full article…)