Al Pollard Memorial Foundation Honored with 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
The Al Pollard Memorial Foundation of Roanoke has earned the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Virginia Western Community College nominated the Pollard Foundation for the statewide award, which was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club of Virginia on April 19.… Continue Reading Al Pollard Memorial Foundation Honored with 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in PhilanthropyRead More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation partners with Kroger, Stop In Food Stores to make college a reality for local students
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., announces a new partnership with Kroger and Stop In Food Stores to make May the Community College Access Program (CCAP) Month. Throughout the Roanoke Valley, customers will have the opportunity to support CCAP, which helps area high… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation partners with Kroger, Stop In Food Stores to make college a reality for local studentsRead More
Communication Design Student Show at the Taubman Museum of Art
The Art Department is proud to announce that the Communication Design Student Show will be held at the Taubman Museum of Art April 22 – April 28, 2011. The reception will be on Thursday, April 28 from 5 – 7 PM on the First Floor… Continue Reading Communication Design Student Show at the Taubman Museum of ArtRead More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation Offers $150,000 in Scholarships
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., is offering more than $150,000 in scholarship opportunities for students applying to attend Virginia Western during the upcoming academic year. More than 120 scholarships in total will be distributed. Prospective and current students can apply now for… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation Offers $150,000 in ScholarshipsRead More
Virginia Western to Celebrate Earth Week
Virginia Western Community College is inviting members of the public to participate in its Earth Week celebration beginning Monday. A series of guest seminars and films will illuminate green practices on individual, business and community levels that can make major impacts on our world. The… Continue Reading Virginia Western to Celebrate Earth WeekRead More
Grant helps Virginia Western make English lessons accessible to all
Through a renewed grant, Foundation for Roanoke Valley is supporting Virginia Western Community College in its endeavor to help non-native individuals living in the Roanoke Valley hone their English skills. The Katherine Nelson Fishburn Foundation Fund is providing $1,000 to the Virginia Western Community College… Continue Reading Grant helps Virginia Western make English lessons accessible to allRead More
Virginia Western In The News
Virginia Western has been making headlines! See our latest media coverage below: Lord Botetourt grad and current VWCC student honored at leadership breakfast Virginia Western building reputation for quality Leadership is lesson taught at Virginia Western Community College Editorial: Top jobs is an essential reformRead More
Virginia Western Hires New Coordinator for Marketing, Communications
Virginia Western Community College announces the hiring of Josh Meyer as its new coordinator for marketing and strategic communications. Meyer will serve as the college’s public information officer and highlight the ways in which Virginia Western meets the needs of our diverse community by providing… Continue Reading Virginia Western Hires New Coordinator for Marketing, CommunicationsRead More
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- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients May 2, 2025
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