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Virginia Western&#8217;s accreditation has been secured for the next decade, and the Virginia Western Educational Foundation&#8217;s financial strength has reached an unprecedented level, ensuring student support for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;My greatest satisfaction has been being part of this faculty and staff, serving our students, and working with the College&#8217;s Local Advisory Board and Educational Foundation Board,&#8221; said Sandel, who arrived at the decision to retire together with his wife, Jane. &#8220;Virginia Western&#8217;s excellent team demonstrates the spirit of partnership that will propel the College forward.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the full news release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/2024\/08\/19\/dr-robert-h-sandel-president-of-virginia-western-community-college-announces-retirement-at-end-of-2024-25-academic-year\/\">Dr. Robert H. 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