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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 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
Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Virginia Western Community College has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This significant milestone allows the College to begin enrolling students for the Fall 2025 semester and officially launch the Associate of… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award
Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad of Roanoke, Va., has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. Mary Ann Steger Conrad received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Pictured… Continue Reading Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award