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Virginia Western and Total Action for Progress (TAP) join together to offer Nurse Aide training for certification
Virginia Western Community College and Total Action for Progress (TAP) are pleased to announce an opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals in Roanoke with a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. The five-and-a-half-week course combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on… Continue Reading Virginia Western and Total Action for Progress (TAP) join together to offer Nurse Aide training for certification
Virginia Western hydroponics program grows high schoolers’ skills
A five-week program piloted this fall gives students hands-on experience to see how agriculture and technology can combine in today’s workforce. What is green and crunchy -- and might help high schoolers unlock a future career? The answer is all about educational partnerships. Virginia Western… Continue Reading Virginia Western hydroponics program grows high schoolers’ skills
Virginia Western hosts campuswide Open House on Oct. 23
Come see the range of opportunities Virginia Western Community College offers at an open house on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., starting at the Student Life Center. No registration is required for the event. The open house will showcase opportunities Virginia Western… Continue Reading Virginia Western hosts campuswide Open House on Oct. 23
Virginia Western announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programs
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce that Susan Nolley has been appointed Dean of Health Professions. She will transition to the role on Oct. 10 to facilitate transition with Dean Marty Sullivan, who is retiring Jan. 1, 2026. Nolley was selected through a… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programs
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