Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded scholarships to 89 students attending the Fall Semester 2020 at Virginia Western Community College. Read more for complete list. Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipientsRead More
In honor of Rachelle Koudelik-Jones (1976-2020)
Virginia Western Dean of Institutional Effectiveness Rachelle Koudelik-Jones passed away peacefully on Saturday following a courageous battle with cancer. To read Rachelle's obituary and find information about the celebration of her life, please visit this post. Continue Reading In honor of Rachelle Koudelik-Jones (1976-2020)Read More
Virginia Western announces new cohort of Fralin Futures STEM-H scholarship recipients
After a successful pilot year, the Virginia Western Community Educational Foundation expanded the Fralin Futures STEM-H Scholarship program, doubling the number of recipients for 2020-21. Twenty-six students were named to the 2020-21 Fralin Scholars cohort and will receive financial and academic resources to assist them… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces new cohort of Fralin Futures STEM-H scholarship recipientsRead More
Nursing faculty earn national distinction
Six Virginia Western faculty members have earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), one of the highest distinctions for a nurse educator. Continue Reading Nursing faculty earn national distinctionRead More
Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to students
An anonymous donor’s gift of $10,000 has doubled the amount of funding available in the Virginia Western Rapids Response Student Emergency Fund. The donor is a retired businessman and an alumnus of Virginia Western College who wants to help students struggling to balance school and… Continue Reading Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to students Continue Reading Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to studentsRead More
In-person advising, financial aid and tuition payment appointments available
Virginia Western is pleased to announce the availability of in-person appointments for advising, financial aid & tuition payment services. Advising & financial aid in-person appointments are available now. In-person appointments to make cash or check tuition payments will be available beginning July 27 as the… Continue Reading In-person advising, financial aid and tuition payment appointments availableRead More
Educational Foundation awards Innovation Grants
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation awarded nearly $24,000 to six Virginia Western faculty and staff members to support innovative initiatives designed to positively impact student success and advance novel ideas. This year’s awardees received between $500-$7,200 apiece to fund their initiatives. The Educational Foundation’s Innovation… Continue Reading Educational Foundation awards Innovation GrantsRead More
Campus re-opening plan for Summer Semester
Dear Virginia Western campus community, During Spring Semester, Virginia Western made unprecedented changes to how we deliver academic courses in order to keep our students, faculty and staff healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. I applaud everyone involved for the efforts to rapidly transform… Continue Reading Campus re-opening plan for Summer SemesterRead More
A message from President Sandel
Virginia Western remains dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and the belief that education is the great equalizer. Continue Reading A message from President SandelRead More
Summer Semester update
Virginia Western’s campus is currently closed to students until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is holding online and remote learning classes for Summer Semester. The college is planning to reopen for limited in-person labs and clinical classes when permitted during Phase 2… Continue Reading Summer Semester updateRead More
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