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Finalists certified for Virginia Western Community College presidency
The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Virginia Western Community College. The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Virginia Western Community College, to succeed Dr. Robert Sandel,… Continue Reading Finalists certified for Virginia Western Community College presidency
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
Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students
A cross-section of Virginia Western staff, faculty and administrators assembled during the College’s Spring Break for CLEAR Coaching offered by the firm InsideTrack. Continue Reading Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students
Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Michael Brennan, Ph.D., as recipient of the College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Michael Brennan, Ph.D., Director of National Hurricane Center The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western… Continue Reading Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College