Campus News

Despite the snow that blanketed the region last week, construction of Virginia Western Community College’s new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Facility is progressing at a rapid pace. In the past two weeks, steel beams were installed, giving passersby an idea of the size… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s new STEM Facility taking shapeRead More

Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a free discussion, I Persist, where panelists will share inspiring stories of how they overcame obstacles to gain their education and build fulfilling careers and lives. Members of the panel will share their journey, answer questions… Continue Reading Join us for “I Persist” panel discussion on Feb. 5Read More

As we come to the close of November, the month of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, it seems to be a fitting time to show appreciation and highlight Virginia Western’s military and veteran students and the resources available to them. For service members, returning home can… Continue Reading Saying thank you to our military and veteran studentsRead More

Roanoke City CCAP and TRiO offices had an idea that turned into a campus wide event. On October 31, 9 AM – 3 PM, there will be a campus-wide scavenger hunt in the spirit of the holiday encouraging students to continue to get to know… Continue Reading Rapids RevengeRead More

Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, in the college’s Natural Science Center.  The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer at… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting September 21Read More

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe today announced the awarding of a second $40,000 state grant to support the development of entrepreneurial classes at the RAMP business accelerator in downtown Roanoke. The goal of the state’s Building Entrepreneurial Economies (BEE) grant program is to encourage micro/small business… Continue Reading RAMP business accelerator awarded 2nd $40,000 state grantRead More