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Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honors
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce two awards received by members of the College community at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Wednesday, April 10, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Dr. David Doré and Leslie Watson, who received the George… Continue Reading Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honors
State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2024, at 9 a.m. on May 16, 2024, at the Virginia Community… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting
Virginia Western invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13
Families enjoy chemistry activities at STEM Day in 2023. STEM Day returns on Saturday, April 13, at Virginia Western Community College. This free event for elementary and middle school students runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3080 Colonial Ave. in Roanoke. Virginia Western faculty… Continue Reading Virginia Western invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13
Virginia Western students win poetry and visual arts contests; poet earns spot to compete for statewide title
Virginia Western is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted original poetry and visual artworks during February and March interpreting the theme “I Belong.” The program aimed to foster a sense of… Continue Reading Virginia Western students win poetry and visual arts contests; poet earns spot to compete for statewide title
Laptops delivered for military students through Virginia Veteran Laptop Project
Virginia Western Community College hosted an event in March with the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) to launch the College’s participation in the Virginia Veteran Laptop Project. Through this initiative, eligible veterans and spouses who are enrolled at the College can receive a free… Continue Reading Laptops delivered for military students through Virginia Veteran Laptop Project
Virginia Western students meet with legislators
The Virginia Western delegation met with local legislators including Sen. Chris Head during a visit to Richmond during the 2024 General Assembly session. From left: Virginia Western students Whitney Young and Briana Wood; Sen. Chris Head; Dean Yvonne Campbell; Student Activities Coordinator Natasha Lee; and… Continue Reading Virginia Western students meet with legislators