Virginia Western’s Full-Time Fridays continues this Spring Semester with 2nd cohort
Virginia Western Community College’s Full-Time Fridays program will accept its second cohort this Spring Semester, allowing students to earn a college degree while balancing priorities to their work, families and life in general. Full-Time Fridays will give those students the opportunity to earn an Associate… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s Full-Time Fridays continues this Spring Semester with 2nd cohortRead More
Virginia Western to host free showing of award-winning documentary, The City Dark
The Virginia Western Community College Sustainability Committee and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society invite the public to a free showing of The City Dark: A Search for Night on a Planet that Never Sleeps. The City Dark is a feature documentary about light pollution and… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host free showing of award-winning documentary, The City DarkRead More
Virginia Western launches free mobile application for Apple iPhones
Roanoke — Virginia Western Community College announces that it has launched a free mobile application for Apple iPhones. The app, called VWCC Mobile, will allow students and community members to stay connected with the College wherever they are. An Android version of the VWCC Mobile app… Continue Reading Virginia Western launches free mobile application for Apple iPhonesRead More
U.S. Secretary of Education 2012 Back-to-School Bus Tour
Join us at 10:40 a.m., Friday, September 21st, in Whitman Theater as the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, discusses college-to-career readiness. Joining him will be College president, Robert Sandel, professor Brenda Ashcraft, RGC Resources CEO John Williamson and Assistant Secretary of Vocational and Adult… Continue Reading U.S. Secretary of Education 2012 Back-to-School Bus TourRead More
Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at Virginia Western
Virginia Western Community College announces that the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust has made a commitment of $5 million over five years to create an endowment for scholarships at the College. At least 75 percent of the funding will be used for scholarships in the… Continue Reading Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at Virginia WesternRead More
Virginia Western student helps provide clean, reliable water in El Salvador
ROANOKE – Through the support of a grant called Geospatial Technician Education Through Virginia’s Community Colleges, a Virginia Western Community College student is helping provide the people from a small village in El Salvador with cleaner, more reliable water. Gary Stein is not the traditional… Continue Reading Virginia Western student helps provide clean, reliable water in El SalvadorRead More
Virginia Western Community College and Bluefield State College sign articulation agreement for business programs
Virginia Western Community College and Bluefield State College signed an articulation agreement Tuesday, June 5, that will result in a seamless and cost-effective transition between the two institutions for students majoring in business programs. Virginia Western students completing their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degrees… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College and Bluefield State College sign articulation agreement for business programsRead More
New Student Payment Process
Students: On May 7, 2012 we are transitioning to a new web payment process, “QuikPay.” This will replace the “Make A Payment” process. For further instructions click:Read More
Virginia Western and Advance Auto Parts Announce Major Partnership to Support Community College Access Program
Virginia Western Community College and Advance Auto Parts announced a major partnership today to provide funding for the Community College Access Program (CCAP). The Roanoke-headquartered company has committed to providing $125,000 this year as part of an ongoing partnership to help make college possible for… Continue Reading Virginia Western and Advance Auto Parts Announce Major Partnership to Support Community College Access ProgramRead More
Virginia Western part of coalition addressing alcohol-related crashes among youths
The Roanoke Prevention Planning Team, a collaborative partner of Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), has been awarded a grant by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to reduce the rate of motor vehicle crashes involving a driver under the influence… Continue Reading Virginia Western part of coalition addressing alcohol-related crashes among youthsRead More
Recent News
- Dr. Laura Treanor selected for president of Virginia Western Community College May 20, 2025
- Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University announce articulation agreement for biotechnology students May 20, 2025
- Virginia Western adds 939 new alumni May 16, 2025
- Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement May 6, 2025
- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients May 2, 2025