October 19, 2022By

Virginia Western’s first College Affordability Navigator draws on her own educational journey to propel students forward

By Bianca Moorman When Nickole Toler was a student at Virginia Western Community College, she remembers how as an adult learner she was unable to find resources that would help her succeed.   Free tutoring, laptop loaners, a food pantry, special advising for first-generation students, crisis… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s first College Affordability Navigator draws on her own educational journey to propel students forward
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May 16, 2022By

2022 Commencement Speaker: Vera Morton

The following is the speech delivered by Virginia Western student Vera Morton during the 2022 Commencement on May 13, 2022, at the Berglund Center: WATCH THE VIDEO: Vera Morton – YouTube Good evening, President Sandel, Virginia Western Faculty, guests, family, friends, and my peers —… Continue Reading 2022 Commencement Speaker: Vera Morton
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April 29, 2022By

Berbic, Peters named 2022 Distinguished Alumni at Virginia Western Community College

Awards event included premiere of ‘Follow Your Heart’ film on scholarship recipients The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Elvir Berbic, founder of its Refugee and Immigrant Scholarship, and P. Jason Peters, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair, recipients of the College’s 2022… Continue Reading Berbic, Peters named 2022 Distinguished Alumni at Virginia Western Community College
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