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
Virginia Western plans big move for popular programs
Virginia Western’s new Center for Science and Health Professions will mean new space and cutting-edge technology for programs like Dental Hygiene. Read more…Read More
Virginia Western partners with Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Virginia Western Community College and Jefferson College of Health Sciences are working to make it easier for students to earn bachelor’s degrees and help meet the region’s demand for health care workers. Read more…Read More
Virginia Western helps mechatronics training start early
There is demand in the Roanoke Valley to fill highly trained manufacturing jobs — and that is why mechatronics engineering feeder programs have popped up at four local secondary schools in association with Virginia Western. Read more…Read More
Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon
Join Virginia Western and support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by tuning into 99.1 FM, or listening online (www.Q99fm.com) to the 9th annual Dick & Dave’s CARE FOR KIDS RADIOTHON. Listen live all day Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, as as the CMN raises funds… Continue Reading Children’s Miracle Network RadiothonRead More
Blue Stars hang on for men’s basketball win
The Virginia Western Community College Blue Stars men’s basketball team won its first home game of the spring semester, knocking off the Lord Fairfax Cannons 88-84 on Jan. 28. Trailing by three points at halftime, the Blue Stars’ pressure defense and the hot shooting of… Continue Reading Blue Stars hang on for men’s basketball winRead More
Virginia Western professor earns Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Virginia Western Community College associate professor Steve Huff accepted the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence at the Virginia Community College System Annual Meeting dinner on Wednesday in Charlottesville. Huff, the Communication Design program head, is the first Virginia W estern faculty member to earn… Continue Reading Virginia Western professor earns Chancellor’s Award for Teaching ExcellenceRead More
Virginia Western makes state history helping veterans
Virginia Western announces a new honor society for military and veterans. Watch the WDBJ7 report here: http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj7-virginia-western-cc-makes-state-history-helping-veterans-20111111,0,1636903.storyRead More
New programs available as Spring Semester registration begins today at Virginia Western
Students can balance work, life, education through Full-Time Fridays and distance learning ROANOKE — Registration for Virginia Western Community College’s Spring Semester classes is open to the public today. Along a wide variety of courses ranging from accounting to welding, students now have access to… Continue Reading New programs available as Spring Semester registration begins today at Virginia WesternRead More
Virginia Western’s Full-Time Fridays to set college dreams on schedule
Virginia Western Community College announces new options this Spring Semester for students seeking to earn a 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 of Science Degree in General… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s Full-Time Fridays to set college dreams on scheduleRead More
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