May 20, 2025By

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
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May 20, 2025By

Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University announce articulation agreement for biotechnology students

Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University signed an articulation agreement on Monday, May 19, that will result in a seamless transition for students focusing on the field of biotechnology. Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University announce articulation agreement for biotechnology students
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May 16, 2025By

Virginia Western adds 939 new alumni

For the 2024-2025 annual year, Virginia Western welcomed 939 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,123 awards. Continue Reading Virginia Western adds 939 new alumni
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May 6, 2025By

Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement 

Virginia Western Community College will hold its Commencement ceremony Friday, May 9, at the Berglund Center.  The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2024 and spring and summer 2025 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 423 students expected to attend, with 549… Continue Reading Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement 
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May 2, 2025By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients  

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $189,070 in general scholarships to 144 students attending the spring semester at Virginia Western Community College. Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients  
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April 30, 2025By

Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Virginia Western Community College has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This significant milestone allows the College to begin enrolling students for the Fall 2025 semester and officially launch the Associate of… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
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April 25, 2025By

Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award

Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad of Roanoke, Va., has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. Mary Ann Steger Conrad received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Pictured… Continue Reading Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award
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April 22, 2025By

Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students

A cross-section of Virginia Western staff, faculty and administrators assembled during the College’s Spring Break for CLEAR Coaching offered by the firm InsideTrack. Continue Reading Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students
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April 17, 2025By

Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Michael Brennan, Ph.D., as recipient of the College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.   Michael Brennan, Ph.D., Director of National Hurricane Center The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western… Continue Reading Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
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April 15, 2025By

State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 22, 2025, it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall semester 2025.… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025
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