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 FallRead More
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 ProgramRead More
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 UpdateRead More
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 fieldsRead More
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 aidRead More
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
Recent News
- Dr. Laura Treanor selected for president of Virginia Western Community College May 20, 2025
- Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University announce articulation agreement for biotechnology students May 20, 2025
- Virginia Western adds 939 new alumni May 16, 2025
- Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement May 6, 2025
- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients May 2, 2025