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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
Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program
Celebrated author Beth Macy brings her new story to a Roanoke audience for a powerful and inspiring night in support of Virginia Western’s Great Expectations program, which serves former foster youth. Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is hosting the event Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Roanoke… Continue Reading Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program
‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation Virginia Western graduate
Virginia Western Community College alumnus Samuel Hayes III ('83) opened "The Power of Networking," a 2025-26 lecture series organized by Roanoke City Community College Access Program (CCAP) Success Coach Frank Tyree. The series is open to current students and funded by a Bright Ideas Innovation… Continue Reading ‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation Virginia Western graduate
Virginia Western aims to help fill critical need for technicians certified in sterile processing
A new opportunity exists for people with no healthcare experience to become certified for an in-demand position that’s crucial for patient safety. Virginia Western Community College is enrolling now for a course in sterile processing, with the ability to receive provisional certification as a Certified… Continue Reading Virginia Western aims to help fill critical need for technicians certified in sterile processing
RRHA to receive Award of Merit for innovative workforce development in partnership with Virginia Western
The City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority is proud to announce it has been selected to receive an Award of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) in the 2025 Community Innovation Awards Program. This national recognition honors the successful… Continue Reading RRHA to receive Award of Merit for innovative workforce development in partnership with Virginia Western
Roanoke College, Virginia Western Community College partner on new biotechnology degree program
Roanoke College and Virginia Western Community College are collaborating to launch a four-year biotechnology degree program that will support the region’s growing biotech corridor. Beginning this fall, the program will create a clear path for students at both institutions to gain the advanced skills and… Continue Reading Roanoke College, Virginia Western Community College partner on new biotechnology degree program
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