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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’s Radiation Oncology Program awarded continuing accreditation for 8 years
Virginia Western’s Radiation Oncology Program has been awarded the highest possible level of accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), receiving continuing accreditation for eight years. The two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program in Radiation Oncology prepares students to… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s Radiation Oncology Program awarded continuing accreditation for 8 years Continue Reading Virginia Western’s Radiation Oncology Program awarded continuing accreditation for 8 years
Virginia Western Nursing Program gains Continuing Accreditation through 2032
Virginia Western Community College's Nursing Program is positioned for the future, achieving Continuing Accreditation status through 2032. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) bestowed the designation on the Associate of Applied Science degree program. Continue Reading Virginia Western Nursing Program gains Continuing Accreditation through 2032
Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation
Virginia Western Community College has been recognized with a Silver Designation during assessment by the Military Friendly Survey. In the 2025-2026 survey cycle, Virginia Western received the award or rank of Friendly, with Silver Status, in the Large Community College category. The College also has… Continue Reading Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation Continue Reading Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation
Mural adds artistic note to Virginia Western’s campus
Virginia Western Community College has added a new mural on the side of Chapman Hall. Continue Reading Mural adds artistic note to Virginia Western’s campus
Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has reached its initial $15 million fundraising goal for an unrestricted endowment fund, known as the Virginia Western Forward Fund: a vision of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr., which will support the College's long-range strategic goals and positively… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment
Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named new Board of Directors leadership as of June 2025. Russ Ellett has been named Board Chair and W. Heywood Fralin Board Vice Chair. Joseph Gaither In addition, Edwin “Ed” C. Hall has moved to Director Emeriti… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors