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Dr. Laura Treanor selected for president of Virginia Western Community College

Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, announced today that he has appointed Dr. Laura Treanor to become the fifth president of Virginia Western Community College. Dr. Treanor’s selection concludes a search that attracted 61 candidates nationwide. Her service as president at… Continue Reading Dr. Laura Treanor selected for president of Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Western honors faculty and staff emeriti

Virginia Western Community College has granted emeritus designation to three longtime faculty and staff members, who were honored at a reception May 8 and recognized at Commencement on May 9. Continue Reading Virginia Western honors faculty and staff emeriti

Tuition and Fees to Increase Fall 2025

The State Board for Virginia’s Community Colleges voted May 22, 2025 to set tuition and mandatory educational and general (E&G) fees for the academic year that begins with the Fall 2025 semester.  For in-state students, tuition and mandatory E&G fees will increase $4.90 per credit… Continue Reading Tuition and Fees to Increase Fall 2025

Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University announce articulation agreement for biotechnology students

Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University signed an articulation agreement on Monday, May 19, that will result in a seamless transition for students focusing on the field of biotechnology. Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University announce articulation agreement for biotechnology students

Virginia Western adds 939 new alumni

For the 2024-2025 annual year, Virginia Western welcomed 939 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,123 awards. Continue Reading Virginia Western adds 939 new alumni

Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement 

Virginia Western Community College will hold its Commencement ceremony Friday, May 9, at the Berglund Center.  The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2024 and spring and summer 2025 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 423 students expected to attend, with 549… Continue Reading Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement 

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients  

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $189,070 in general scholarships to 144 students attending the spring semester at Virginia Western Community College. Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients  
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