Why I Give: A Q&A with Dr. Allan Sklar
(To be published in the Winter 2021 edition of IMPACT! magazine, a publication of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation.) A lifelong learner, Allan Sklar, M.D., is an area nephrologist who has spent the past 15 years practicing in Roanoke, Martinsville, Blacksburg and the… Continue Reading Why I Give: A Q&A with Dr. Allan SklarRead More
New $1.8 million Title III grant to support adult learners at VWCC
Virginia Western Community College was awarded a 5-year, $1.8-million grant from the U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) to develop and support educational pathways to help underserved adult learners graduate and achieve successful employment. The program, titled Get REAL (Refocus Education on… Continue Reading New $1.8 million Title III grant to support adult learners at VWCCRead More
New PTA Program accepting applications for Fall 2021
Are you interested in a hands-on health career that will allow you to help people maximize their quality of life? Would you like to work with various patients in a wide range of healthcare settings and help people rehabilitate and recover from injuries or chronic… Continue Reading New PTA Program accepting applications for Fall 2021Read More
A message from President Sandel
Through a great deal of thoughtful planning and preparation, we have had a successful re-opening of Virginia Western’s campus for Fall Semester. I wish to applaud our faculty and staff for their efforts to support our students whether they are taking classes online or in-person.… Continue Reading A message from President SandelRead More
Anderson Hall: Building played critical role in growth of Virginia Western
By Tiffany Michelle Stevens As a young mailroom clerk working in Anderson Hall in the late 1990s, Amy Maiolo knew she didn’t have to worry about reaching her car safely after work. Lou Bass, a Virginia Western Community College professor who taught biology in the… Continue Reading Anderson Hall: Building played critical role in growth of Virginia WesternRead More
Anderson Hall: Remembering a campus ‘home’ that forged friendships
By Pamela Woody On June 3, 2020, when I received an email from someone on campus who indicated that this was the week that the demolition for Anderson Hall was to occur, I had tears in my eyes. Anderson was my “home” for over 20… Continue Reading Anderson Hall: Remembering a campus ‘home’ that forged friendshipsRead More
Pandemic increases student emergency needs at Virginia Western
When spring classes at Virginia Western Community College were abruptly moved online last spring, many students found themselves unequipped to continue learning. Many didn’t have personal computers or internet service, and they didn’t have the finances to pay for these new necessities. That was the… Continue Reading Pandemic increases student emergency needs at Virginia WesternRead 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 donations from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support for Student Co-Op
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces a $20,000 combined donation from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support of the Virginia Western Student Co-Op fueled by Kroger. The Student Co-Op, which launched on campus in Fall Semester 2019, is aimed at eliminating student… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces donations from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support for Student Co-OpRead More
Virginia Western announces upcoming Local Advisory Board meetings
Virginia Western Community College’s Local Advisory Board will hold an electronic meeting to conduct regular business at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in accordance with § 2.2-3708.2 of the Code of Virginia and Chapter 1283 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly. The Executive… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces upcoming Local Advisory Board meetingsRead More
Recent News
- Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program April 30, 2025
- Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award April 25, 2025
- Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students April 22, 2025
- Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College April 17, 2025
- State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025 April 15, 2025