April 28, 2017By

Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of a new scholarship that supports students completing academic internships. Megan Perdue of Glade Hill is the first student to receive the Cabell Brand Center Gap Scholarship, which is named for… Continue Reading Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship
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April 24, 2017By

Virginia Western recognized as a top digital community college

Virginia Western Community College was honored with second place in the Digital Community Colleges Survey, which recognizes the top community colleges in utilizing technology to engage students and improve learning.  The college has placed in the top three for five straight years since winning first… Continue Reading Virginia Western recognized as a top digital community college
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April 21, 2017By

Macfarlanes honored for support of VWCC

The Honorable J. Granger and Mrs. Anne Macfarlane of Roanoke, have received the 12th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The Macfarlanes were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. The award was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club… Continue Reading Macfarlanes honored for support of VWCC
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April 7, 2017By

VWCC art professor to have solo exhibit

Virginia Western Community College art professor Sue Steele Thomas, whose automotive paintings have garnered national acclaim, will have a homecoming of sorts with a solo exhibit titled “Automotive Elegance: Works by Sue Steele Thomas” from May 23-Aug. 26 at the O. Winston Link Museum and… Continue Reading VWCC art professor to have solo exhibit
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April 5, 2017By

Virginia Western uses 3D printing for hands-on learning

Do you ever wonder how technology like 3D printers can impact education? Virginia Western’s Jason Garnett, who has been named an Ultimaker Education Fellow for his innovative educational solutions, can give you new ideas for this new technology! Read more: https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/38950-tailor-made-engineering-custom-projects-for-instructors
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April 4, 2017By

Virginia Western to host student-led “Be the Match” donor drive

Virginia Western Community College will host a student-led “Be the Match” donor drive on April 19. Through the drive, potential donors will learn if they could provide life-saving bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplants. At the drive, an individual who has battled… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host student-led “Be the Match” donor drive
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March 24, 2017By

Join us April 6 for Values^2 – Personal Values and Adding Value in the Workplace

Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a special presentation by national academic coaching expert Dr. Jennifer Groh titled Values2 – Personal Values and Adding Value in the Workplace. The talk, which will have a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus, will… Continue Reading Join us April 6 for Values^2 – Personal Values and Adding Value in the Workplace
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March 21, 2017By

Educational Foundation awards spring scholarships; apply now for fall

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $66,125 in scholarships to 63 students during the Spring 2017 semester at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarships are made possible by individuals and organizations who wish to support Virginia Western students pursuing general academic studies as… Continue Reading Educational Foundation awards spring scholarships; apply now for fall
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February 17, 2017By

PTK honor society hosting fundraiser to support local refugee program

The student-led Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society at Virginia Western Community College is holding a fundraiser during the month of February to support Commonwealth Catholic Charities and the organization’s work with refugee resettlement. The “Share the Love” fundraiser began with the on-campus sale of… Continue Reading PTK honor society hosting fundraiser to support local refugee program
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December 14, 2016By

Build a new career in the new year through Workforce Solutions

Virginia Western Community College’s Workforce Solutions will host a pair of free open houses in January to provide information on how our training programs can lead to a new career in the new year. Workforce Solutions coordinators will be on hand to discuss specific short-term… Continue Reading Build a new career in the new year through Workforce Solutions
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