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
Virginia Western students to hold mock Presidential and Vice Presidential forum
Virginia Western Community College students will hold a Presidential and Vice Presidential mock forum in the college’s Natural Science Center from 4:15-5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3. Students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited to attend this free event and learn more about… Continue Reading Virginia Western students to hold mock Presidential and Vice Presidential forumRead More
Educational Foundation named Best Arts and Culture Nonprofit
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce named the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation the Arts and Culture Nonprofit of 2016 at its 30th annual Small Business Awards ceremony on Thursday night. The awards committee “was impressed with the number of people this organization reaches,”… Continue Reading Educational Foundation named Best Arts and Culture NonprofitRead More
Recent News
- Virginia Western announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programs October 9, 2025
- Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program October 2, 2025
- ‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation Virginia Western graduate September 30, 2025
- Virginia Western aims to help fill critical need for technicians certified in sterile processing September 10, 2025
- RRHA to receive Award of Merit for innovative workforce development in partnership with Virginia Western August 13, 2025