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 VWCCRead More
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 exhibitRead More
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-instructorsRead More
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 driveRead More
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 WorkplaceRead More
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 fallRead More
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 programRead More
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 SolutionsRead More
A record 58 teams compete in VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition
Virginia Western Community College hosted its 10th annual VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition on Saturday with a record 58 teams and 188 participants from middle school to corporate competing for the top prize. Team Xerxes, comprised of two community college students and a high school student… Continue Reading A record 58 teams compete in VWCC Autonomous Robotics CompetitionRead More
RAMP business accelerator awarded $40,000 state grant
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe today announced the awarding of a $40,000 state grant to support the development of entrepreneurial classes at RAMP, a new technology business accelerator planned for downtown Roanoke in spring 2017. The goal of the state’s Building Entrepreneurial Economies (BEE) grant program… Continue Reading RAMP business accelerator awarded $40,000 state grantRead More
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