Averett University and Virginia Western Community College Partner in First Articulation Agreement
Today, Averett University President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks and Virginia Western Community College President Dr. Robert Sandel made history as the first partnership between the two schools became official. The presidents signed an articulation agreement making it easier for students who start their education at… Continue Reading Averett University and Virginia Western Community College Partner in First Articulation AgreementRead More
Virginia Western offers unique online chemistry course this fall
Students will have ability to fulfill lab requirements at home This fall semester, Virginia Western Community College is offering a completely online chemistry course designed with the non-science major in mind. Virginia Western is one of only a few schools within the Virginia Community College… Continue Reading Virginia Western offers unique online chemistry course this fallRead More
Virginia Western now offering revamped manufacturing programs
Short-term Industrial Maintenance and Machining programs develop in-demand skills Virginia Western Community College’s Workforce Solutions is offering two revamped manufacturing programs starting this summer: Industrial Maintenance and Machining. Both programs consider possible credit for prior learning and offer financial assistance for those who qualify. The… Continue Reading Virginia Western now offering revamped manufacturing programsRead More
Virginia Western Strategic Fund to honor Dr. Steger
In response to an outpouring of individual requests, the Educational Foundation has established the Virginia Western Educational Foundation Strategic Fund in honor of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr. The fund pays tribute to Dr. Steger’s inspiring leadership while Chairman of the Educational Foundation’s Board of… Continue Reading Virginia Western Strategic Fund to honor Dr. StegerRead More
Friendship Health & Living honored for support of Virginia Western
Friendship Health & Living was recently awarded the 13th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Virginia Western Community College nominated Friendship for its continued support of the college and its students. More than two dozen individuals, families, and businesses from around Virginia have earned… Continue Reading Friendship Health & Living honored for support of Virginia WesternRead More
Remembering Dr. Charles Steger
Virginia Western Community College lost a dear friend and inspiring leader on Sunday evening when Educational Foundation Board Chairman Charles William Steger Jr. died at age 70. Dr. Steger, the President Emeritus at Virginia Tech, served for three years leading the Educational Foundation Board of… Continue Reading Remembering Dr. Charles StegerRead More
Grant funding supports Franklin County residents in manufacturing training
Franklin County residents looking to jump-start a career in manufacturing can get the job training they need at half the cost due to a grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Young people, job seekers, and dislocated workers living in the tobacco region can… Continue Reading Grant funding supports Franklin County residents in manufacturing trainingRead More
VWCC honored by Digital Community College Survey
Virginia Western Community College earned 3rd place among mid-sized colleges in the Center for Digital Education’s 2017-18 Digital Community Colleges Survey. This marks the sixth consecutive year Virginia Western has placed in the top 3 in its category of the survey, which analyzes how community… Continue Reading VWCC honored by Digital Community College SurveyRead More
VWCC launches CCAP2 fundraising campaign with major gift
Drew Parker The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has launched its second fundraising campaign to benefit Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP), a nationally recognized effort that provides up to three years of tuition to qualified Roanoke Valley high school graduates. At an… Continue Reading VWCC launches CCAP2 fundraising campaign with major giftRead More
New science program joining Regional Academy
Virginia Western Community College announces the addition of an Applied Interdisciplinary Science Program to its Regional Academy. The Regional Academy is a distinctive, two-year curriculum where faculty prepare students to excel in undergraduate programs and in related careers by exposing them to advanced coursework and… Continue Reading New science program joining Regional AcademyRead More
Recent News
- Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation July 2, 2025
- Mural adds artistic note to Virginia Western’s campus June 27, 2025
- Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment June 23, 2025
- Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors June 12, 2025
- Virginia Western honors faculty and staff emeriti May 28, 2025