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Virginia Western hydroponics program grows high schoolers’ skills
A five-week program piloted this fall gives students hands-on experience to see how agriculture and technology can combine in today’s workforce. Continue Reading Virginia Western hydroponics program grows high schoolers’ skills
Virginia Western hosts campuswide Open House on Oct. 23
Come see the range of opportunities Virginia Western Community College offers at an open house on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., starting at the Student Life Center. No registration is required for the event. The open house will showcase opportunities Virginia Western… Continue Reading Virginia Western hosts campuswide Open House on Oct. 23
Virginia Western announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programs
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce that Susan Nolley has been appointed Dean of Health Professions. She will transition to the role on Oct. 10 to facilitate transition with Dean Marty Sullivan, who is retiring Jan. 1, 2026. Nolley was selected through a… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programs
Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program
Celebrated author Beth Macy brings her new story to a Roanoke audience for a powerful and inspiring night in support of Virginia Western’s Great Expectations program, which serves former foster youth. Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is hosting the event Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Roanoke… Continue Reading Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program
‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation Virginia Western graduate
Virginia Western Community College alumnus Samuel Hayes III ('83) opened "The Power of Networking," a 2025-26 lecture series organized by Roanoke City Community College Access Program (CCAP) Success Coach Frank Tyree. The series is open to current students and funded by a Bright Ideas Innovation… Continue Reading ‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation Virginia Western graduate
Virginia Western aims to help fill critical need for technicians certified in sterile processing
A new opportunity exists for people with no healthcare experience to become certified for an in-demand position that’s crucial for patient safety. Virginia Western Community College is enrolling now for a course in sterile processing, with the ability to receive provisional certification as a Certified… Continue Reading Virginia Western aims to help fill critical need for technicians certified in sterile processing