Virginia Western students and staff members gather at the East Entrance of the White House. Virginia Western offers a depth of cultural opportunities for students on and off campus. One such experience that required extra levels of planning served as a highlight of spring semester’s… Continue Reading Trip to Washington, D.C., is a semester highlightRead More

The Ellett Family of Roanoke has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. The Ellett Family received the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy on April 16 in Richmond. From left… Continue Reading Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in PhilanthropyRead More

Mountain Gateway Community College’s president, Dr. John Rainone, cuts the ribbon for the new Medical Laboratory Technology Program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany. From Mountain Gateway Community College, Virginia Western Community College and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany: A ribbon-cutting… Continue Reading Celebration held for new Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western and LewisGale Hospital AlleghanyRead More

Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce two awards received by members of the College community at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Wednesday, April 10, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.   Dr. David Doré and Leslie Watson, who received the George… Continue Reading Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honorsRead More

Families enjoy chemistry activities at STEM Day in 2023. STEM Day returns on Saturday, April 13, at Virginia Western Community College. This free event for elementary and middle school students runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3080 Colonial Ave. in Roanoke.  Virginia Western faculty… Continue Reading Virginia Western invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13Read More

Virginia Western is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted original poetry and visual artworks during February and March interpreting the theme “I Belong.”  The program aimed to foster a sense of… Continue Reading Virginia Western students win poetry and visual arts contests; poet earns spot to compete for statewide titleRead More