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Virginia Western’s STEM Day puts learning in K-8 students’ hands
STEM Day ignited interest for K-8 students on Saturday, April 11, at Virginia Western Community College. Around 1,250 children and families visited campus for the event, which featured free food, booths and interactive exhibits. Virginia Western faculty members and community partners teamed up to make… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s STEM Day puts learning in K-8 students’ hands
Michelle W. Franklin, Carilion Clinic Chief Nursing Officer, named 2026 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Michelle W. Franklin (’91) as recipient of the College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western Community College alumni and former students who have attained extraordinary distinction in their professional field or… Continue Reading Michelle W. Franklin, Carilion Clinic Chief Nursing Officer, named 2026 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
State Board for Community Colleges to consider 2026-2027 Tuition and Fees at meeting on May 21, 2026
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 21, 2026, it will consider tuition and mandatory educational and general (E&G) increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to consider 2026-2027 Tuition and Fees at meeting on May 21, 2026
Virginia Western’s Student Affairs team puts laser focus on student needs ‘to help them continue moving forward’
Virginia Western Community College continually seeks to put students at the center of the College’s mission and resources. A new role is charged with coordinating a wide array of resources into cohesively tailored ways to meet individual student needs. The College has welcomed Danielle Johnson as Director of Student Support… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s Student Affairs team puts laser focus on student needs ‘to help them continue moving forward’
Virginia’s first adult high school partners with Virginia Western to build direct pathways from diploma to career
Virginia Western and The Excel Center held an event Friday, March 13, to celebrate a new partnership. Here is a joint news release from Virginia Western and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, which operates The Excel Center: Adult learners at The Excel Center are one step… Continue Reading Virginia’s first adult high school partners with Virginia Western to build direct pathways from diploma to career
Free help sessions coming up for scholarship opportunities at Virginia Western
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation invites students to apply for general scholarships at Virginia Western Community College. Sessions in March and April are designed to help students with that process. “We currently offer more than 130 scholarships to a wide range of students… Continue Reading Free help sessions coming up for scholarship opportunities at Virginia Western