Local Board member Jones awarded statewide honor for exemplary service
Virginia Western Community College announces that Forest G. Jones has been honored with the State Board for Community Colleges’ 2015 Chairman’s Award for College Board Member Exemplary Service. Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, presented the award to Jones at a recent system-wide… Continue Reading Local Board member Jones awarded statewide honor for exemplary serviceRead More
Fralin receives national recognition for dedication to Virginia Western
Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation announces that W. Heywood Fralin, Chairman of Medical Facilities America and co-trustee of the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust, has received a prestigious national Benefactor Award from the Council for Resource Development (CRD). The award was presented in recognition… Continue Reading Fralin receives national recognition for dedication to Virginia WesternRead More
Virginia Western to host free opening reception on Sept. 10 for unique student art exhibit
Virginia Western Community College invites the public to a free opening reception with refreshments for a unique student art exhibit that will highlight the connection between the sciences and art. LENS: Magnifying Biology Through Art will demonstrate how creativity interplays with scientific discovery. WHAT: LENS:… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host free opening reception on Sept. 10 for unique student art exhibitRead More
Sandel: Grant funds provide training for the next generation of engineers
There is a growing awareness in the Roanoke Valley of the impact that technological innovation has on economic competitiveness and the emerging demand for a skilled workforce. At Virginia Western Community College, we are responding to the need by transforming the scale and scope of… Continue Reading Sandel: Grant funds provide training for the next generation of engineersRead More
Virginia Western art professor Thomas to debut new work at California showcase
Virginia Western Community College art professor Sue Steele Thomas will debut several new pieces including works featuring famous Italian marques at the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS) exhibit during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The AFAS… Continue Reading Virginia Western art professor Thomas to debut new work at California showcaseRead More
Plastics One supports Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program with $100,000 gift
Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation held a naming ceremony for the Plastics One Student Information Center, in recognition of a $100,000 contribution by Plastics One to support Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program. A check presentation and reception was held onsite May 20 at the… Continue Reading Plastics One supports Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program with $100,000 giftRead More
New study shows economic impact of Virginia Western on region
A new study shows that Virginia Western Community College creates a significant positive impact on the region’s economy, generating a strong return on investment for students, society and taxpayers. Demonstrating the Economic Value of Virginia Western Community College, which was conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists… Continue Reading New study shows economic impact of Virginia Western on regionRead More
Yancey named Virginia Western 2015 Distinguished Alumni
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation is pleased to recognize Deborah A. Yancey, Class of ’97 and ’98, as its 2015 Distinguished Alumni. The award was presented at the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation Annual Awards Ceremony, held March 25. Yancey received the award from… Continue Reading Yancey named Virginia Western 2015 Distinguished AlumniRead More
Virginia Western racquetball team wraps up season strong
The Virginia Western Community College racquetball team finishes its first season in the MidAtlantic Collegiate Racquetball Conference in seventh place out of 15 teams. The conference is open to colleges and universities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, West Virginia, east Tennessee and the District of… Continue Reading Virginia Western racquetball team wraps up season strongRead More
Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship to honor service of Virginia Western professor
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has established a new scholarship fund, The Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship, in honor of Richard (Rich) Gaynor, a professor of mental health technology from Salem who loyally served the College for 33 years and passed away Feb.… Continue Reading Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship to honor service of Virginia Western professorRead More
Recent News
- State senator is keynote speaker at Virginia Western Community College’s commencement May 10 May 7, 2024
- Roanoke College presents honorary degree to Dr. Robert Sandel May 6, 2024
- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients May 2, 2024
- Trip to Washington, D.C., is a semester highlight May 1, 2024
- Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy April 30, 2024