June 17, 2020By

Virginia Western closed to honor Juneteenth

In recognition of the importance of the Juneteenth holiday and in alignment with Governor Northam’s announcement of the state holiday, Virginia Western was closed Friday, June 19, 2020. As Governor Northam said, awareness and education are critical to eradicating institutional racism. Join us in reflection as… Continue Reading Virginia Western closed to honor Juneteenth
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June 5, 2020By

A message from President Sandel

Virginia Western remains dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and the belief that education is the great equalizer. Continue Reading A message from President Sandel
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May 26, 2020By

Local Advisory Board and Finance Committee meetings to be held electronically

Virginia Western Community College’s Local Advisory Board will hold an electronic meeting to conduct regular business on Monday, June 1, 2020, in accordance with § 2.2-3708.2 of the Code of Virginia and Chapter 1283 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly. The Finance Committee of the… Continue Reading Local Advisory Board and Finance Committee meetings to be held electronically
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May 15, 2020By

Watch the 2020 Graduation Video

Virginia Western honored its 2020 graduates and conferred their degrees with a special video message. You can watch it here: Be sure to see special Thank You messages from our students, faculty and staff here: We look forward to honoring our graduates in person when… Continue Reading Watch the 2020 Graduation Video
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March 13, 2020By

Photos from the Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off March 9

For more details, see “Winners of Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off announced.”
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March 12, 2020By

Virginia Western, Ferrum sign new transfer agreement

Ferrum College and Virginia Western Community College signed an agreement Thursday guaranteeing admission into Ferrum College for Virginia Western students who have received an associate degree. Ferrum College also pledged to these students to provide a pathway to receive a four-year degree within two years… Continue Reading Virginia Western, Ferrum sign new transfer agreement
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March 9, 2020By

Winners of Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off announced

Congratulations to these winners of the Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off. The March 9 event raised nearly $700 to benefit the Virginia Western Student Food Co-Op, Fueled by Kroger: Ladles & Linens door prize: Marla MookSweepstakes prize of 50-inch TV, donated by Kroger: Gayle ClaryNon-traditional… Continue Reading Winners of Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off announced
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March 3, 2020By

New scholarship helps launch construction management program

Virginia Western Community College began its Spring 2020 semester with a new Construction Management Career Studies Certificate that prepares students to obtain entry-level management jobs in the commercial and residential construction sectors. Developed in collaboration with local industry professionals and businesses, the program will provide… Continue Reading New scholarship helps launch construction management program
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February 21, 2020By

Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off March 9 benefits Student Food Co-Op

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE: Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off Monday, March 9, 2020 Noon to 2 p.m. (Judging from 11:30 to noon) In the Richfield Living Multipurpose Room (HP208/210) of the Horace G. and Ann H. Fralin Center for Science and Health Professions… Continue Reading Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off March 9 benefits Student Food Co-Op
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February 19, 2020By

VWCC, Harrison Museum host talk by Harris on Roanoke in 1940s

Virginia Western Community College and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture will host a historical talk by the Honorable Nelson Harris as part of the Artists and Musicians Lecture Series on Thursday, March 12. Harris, the former mayor of Roanoke City and an adjunct… Continue Reading VWCC, Harrison Museum host talk by Harris on Roanoke in 1940s
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