STEAM Innovation Festival postponed
The Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Innovation Festival scheduled for Saturday, March 14, has been postponed out of an abundance of caution in light of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Virginia Western Community College, in collaboration with The Alliance for Excellence and DEILAB plan to reschedule… Continue Reading STEAM Innovation Festival postponedRead More
Register to vote before VA Super Tuesday primary
The 2020 Virginia Democratic Primary takes place March 3 as one of 14 presidential primary contests scheduled on Super Tuesday. The Virginia Primary is an open primary, wherein any registered voter can vote, regardless of party registration. You can register to vote on campus Tuesday,… Continue Reading Register to vote before VA Super Tuesday primaryRead More
Dantzler, James join Educational Foundation Board
David Dantzler and Rick James have joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Dantzler is District Manager of Kroger Mid-Atlantic and a member of the Foundation’s Scholarship and Grants Committee. James is Executive Vice President of Adams Construction Company… Continue Reading Dantzler, James join Educational Foundation BoardRead More
Virginia Western Singers announce Christmas Concert Series
The Virginia Western Singers, an auditioned student group that displays the best vocal talent from Virginia Western Community College, announces their Christmas Concert Series of performances around the Roanoke Region. The series will kick off with a public concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec.… Continue Reading Virginia Western Singers announce Christmas Concert SeriesRead More
VWCC launches expanded auto tech program
Virginia Western Community College’s School of Career and Corporate Training (CCT) and School of Business, Trades, and Technology (BTT), in collaboration with the Berglund Automotive Group, will offer expanded automotive service technician training beginning January 2020. Students can learn the skills they need in as… Continue Reading VWCC launches expanded auto tech programRead More
VWCC to launch new Certified Nurse Aide program in January
Virginia Western Community College’s School of Career and Corporate Training announces the launch of a new Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program in January 2020. This CNA program, which is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing, will prepare students with the knowledge and skills they… Continue Reading VWCC to launch new Certified Nurse Aide program in JanuaryRead More
VWCC designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Virginia Western Community College has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Beginning in December, students who graduate with a career studies certificate in Information Technology: Cyber… Continue Reading VWCC designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense EducationRead More
Foundation announces Fall 2019 scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 94 scholarships to students attending the Fall Semester 2019 at Virginia Western Community College. Recipient Locality Fall 2019 Award(s) Raegan Glenn Augusta County Orrin Clifton Annual Scholarship & Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Endowed… Continue Reading Foundation announces Fall 2019 scholarship recipientsRead More
Educational Foundation announces CCAP students for 2019-20
Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP) is making college possible this fall for 440 recent graduates of Roanoke Valley high schools. The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, a nonprofit affiliated with Virginia Western Community College, raises support for CCAP through a public/private funding… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces CCAP students for 2019-20Read More
Nursing program receives ACEN accreditation
Virginia Western Community College announces that it has received initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for its Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program. In order to be recognized with this national accreditation, the program underwent a comprehensive and… Continue Reading Nursing program receives ACEN accreditationRead More
Recent News
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- State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025 April 15, 2025
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