February 14, 2025By

Student support focus of Virginia Western’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders 

Since 2022, Virginia Western Community College President Dr. Robert H. Sandel has invited leaders of nonprofit groups in Northwest Roanoke to a series of outreach breakfasts where they explore a shared mission of improving lives through education. At the most recent breakfast, held Feb. 8,… Continue Reading Student support focus of Virginia Western’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders 
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February 11, 2025By

Virginia Western students take advocacy to halls of General Assembly

Virginia Western Community College visitors met with legislators from the College’s service region in Richmond on Jan. 27. Pictured (from left) are: Student Activities Coordinator Natasha Lee, Chanell Johnson, Uleksis Williams, Senator Chris Head, Joshua Hawks, Yassine Abdelkader, Grace Dillon, Vice President of Student Affairs… Continue Reading Virginia Western students take advocacy to halls of General Assembly
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January 23, 2025By

Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award 

The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.  The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed… Continue Reading Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award 
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January 20, 2025By

Virginia Western honors King’s legacy through service

Virginia Western sponsored its annual Day of Service for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.   Volunteers from Virginia Western take the morning shift on the Day of Service, directed by Feeding Southwest Virginia staff member James Andrews (front right).… Continue Reading Virginia Western honors King’s legacy through service
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January 15, 2025By

Virginia Western to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19

Virginia Western Community College will launch a hydroponics course starting February 19, 2025. This eight-session course, which runs weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through April 9, 2025, will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to hydroponic farming, an innovative method of growing… Continue Reading Virginia Western to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19
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December 18, 2024By

Robots fish for success at Virginia Western

“Fishing Bots” was the theme for Virginia Western Community College’s 16th annual Autonomous Robot Competition. Here is more on the event from Virginia Western faculty member George Studtmann: Eli Evans, Ben Escalera and Dominic Thomas, here with Dr. Arnold Yim, were the winning high school… Continue Reading Robots fish for success at Virginia Western
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December 17, 2024By

HCA grant for healthcare education presented at Virginia Western

On Monday, Dec. 16, HCA Virginia presented a $50,000 grant to The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education to expand access to healthcare careers. The presentation took place at Virginia Western’s Natural Science Center. Officials with HCA Healthcare, Virginia Western Community College and Virginia Foundation… Continue Reading HCA grant for healthcare education presented at Virginia Western
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December 9, 2024By

Autonomous vehicle course lays groundwork for new program at Virginia Western

Autonomous vehicle technology embodies a forward-thinking mindset. Teaching that technology requires buckling a seatbelt to keep up with the rapid rate of change in the emerging field. Virginia Western students now get to come along for the ride, as the College offers a new Career… Continue Reading Autonomous vehicle course lays groundwork for new program at Virginia Western
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December 6, 2024By

Presidential Search

The Virginia Community College System has announced the presidential search for Virginia Western Community College. Our community college presidents are selected after undergoing a rigorous vetting process that determines not only their leadership potential, but their ability to create a lasting synergy with the communities… Continue Reading Presidential Search
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November 22, 2024By

Arboretum’s new garden showcases native plants

By Allison Taylor As the leaves change and winter approaches, the Community Arboretum continues to grow with the completion of the new Sunny Meadow Native Garden. This latest addition to the two-acre educational garden, located on the campus of Virginia Western Community College, will highlight… Continue Reading Arboretum’s new garden showcases native plants
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