November 18, 2021By

Two brothers, both community college graduates, follow a winding, fulfilling path for their education

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover Mohammad Sabbagh started dreaming of being a doctor when he was in eighth grade. At the time, he was living in Syria… Continue Reading Two brothers, both community college graduates, follow a winding, fulfilling path for their education
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November 18, 2021By

Virginia Western radiography graduate credits clinical experience, responsive faculty for her bright future

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover When Sheridan Saunders found herself quarantined at home in fall 2020 for a COVID exposure, she was concerned about missing two… Continue Reading Virginia Western radiography graduate credits clinical experience, responsive faculty for her bright future
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July 8, 2021By

VWCC chef named to ACF Culinary Team USA

The American Culinary Federation (ACF) recently announced that Virginia Western’s Ted Polfelt, CEC, CCA, AAC, will be a member of the ACF Culinary Team USA 2024. After three rigorous rounds of tryouts, Polfelt was chosen to compete with the team at the 2022 Culinary World… Continue Reading VWCC chef named to ACF Culinary Team USA
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May 13, 2021By

2021 Graduation Video

Virginia Western Community College will honor the Class of 2021 with a video commencement that will be posted publicly by noon on Friday, May 14, 2021. The traditional speaking agenda will be shown along with the conferring of degrees and the college’s deans calling graduate… Continue Reading 2021 Graduation Video
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May 13, 2021By

Hall’s planned gift strengthens endowment and student emergency fund

Edwin C. Hall, founder of Hall Associates Inc. The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is honored to announce the receipt of a multigenerational planned gift by Mr. Edwin C. Hall, founder of the Roanoke-based real estate firm Hall Associates Inc.  Initial giving is valued… Continue Reading Hall’s planned gift strengthens endowment and student emergency fund
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April 12, 2021By

In-person classes and free college funding for Fall

Virginia Western Community College announces plans to provide a full array of in-person classes for its Fall Semester, which begins on Aug. 23, 2021. New funding from the state’s G3 program, the Re-Employing Virginians (REV) campaign and other initiatives means many students can begin the… Continue Reading In-person classes and free college funding for Fall
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March 31, 2021By

Get on the road with VWCC’s Motorcycle Safety Program

Virginia Western Community College announces the re-opening of its in-person Motorcycle Safety Program, licensed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as a Virginia Rider Training Program training site. Virginia Western recently purchased a fleet of 15 new motorcycles through the DMV’s motorcycle fund… Continue Reading Get on the road with VWCC’s Motorcycle Safety Program
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February 26, 2021By

Graduation Update

Prior to Governor Ralph Northam’s recent update, Virginia Western determined it would host a virtual commencement ceremony in accordance with health and safety information developed by the CDC, the Virginia Department of Health and the Governor’s Office. The new limit for indoor events is a… Continue Reading Graduation Update
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February 15, 2021By

New scholarship to help increase diversity in advertising fields

The Virginia Western Educational Foundation is proud to launch new annual and endowed scholarships, with support from an area advertising agency, intended to create greater diversity in the communications and advertising fields. The Virginia Western BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Annual Scholarship will… Continue Reading New scholarship to help increase diversity in advertising fields Continue Reading New scholarship to help increase diversity in advertising fields
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November 4, 2020By

Virginia Western Student Food Co-op continues to provide much-needed aid

Melissa Spangler doesn’t have much free time. As a full-time student in Virginia Western’s Phlebotomy program, she carries a heavy load of classes that include labs and clinicals. She also works part-time on campus, and cares for her young grandson.  With that schedule and a… Continue Reading Virginia Western Student Food Co-op continues to provide much-needed aid
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