August 14, 2024By

High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps

Virginia Western Community College, in partnership with Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), made an intentional effort to introduce rising 10th, 11th and 12th-grade students to multiple career pathways through Summer Career Exploration Camps. This four-week effort culminated in graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 3, at… Continue Reading High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps
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August 13, 2024By

Virginia Western Community College awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology

Virginia Western Community College has received a $343,209 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the College’s project, “Cross-Pollination Skillsets: Growing Mechatronics and Agricultural Collaborations for Producing Skilled Agricultural Technicians,” which… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology
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August 6, 2024By

Virginia Western fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds

Virginia Western Community College contributes over $300 million annually to the regional economy, according to a new study.  The report from data analytics firm Lightcast found that Virginia Western added $329.1 million in income to the Roanoke Valley economy in the year studied, fiscal year… Continue Reading Virginia Western fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds
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August 2, 2024By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces four new at-large members to its Board of Directors: John Lugar, President, Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc. Jamal Millner, President, M3: GRAFIX Angela Penn, CEO and President, Total Action for Progress (TAP) Craig T. Ramey, Ph.D., Research Professor… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors
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July 25, 2024By

Virginia Western team takes part in Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.

A team of three Virginia Western Community College students landed in the nation’s capital this summer as one of 12 finalist teams that advanced in the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges and National Science Foundation. Attending the… Continue Reading Virginia Western team takes part in Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.
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July 18, 2024By

Virginia Western welcomes new nursing director  

Virginia Western Community College would like to welcome Dr. Kelley Pennell as the College’s new nursing director in the Associate of Applied Science (prelicensure-RN) Nursing Program.  Dr. Kelley Pennell Pennell has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, an advanced practice nurse for 15… Continue Reading Virginia Western welcomes new nursing director  
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July 10, 2024By

Virginia Western introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant training at the EnVision Center

Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce a new opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals in Roanoke with the launch of its Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) training program at the EnVision Center in Northwest Roanoke. Virginia Western Community College offers an outreach location in… Continue Reading Virginia Western introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant training at the EnVision Center
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July 8, 2024By

Mini vehicle helps Campus Police officers serve community

Have you spotted the mini police vehicle on campus? Wondered what it does and why it’s here? The MotoEV Electro Bubble Buddy LSV 4 Passenger Police Hard Door The MotoEV Electro Bubble Buddy LSV 4 Passenger Police Hard Door arrived on campus in the spring… Continue Reading Mini vehicle helps Campus Police officers serve community
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June 14, 2024By

Radiography Program alumni and faculty reflect on ‘Decades of Excellence’

Here are some of the members of the Radiography Program’s class of 1974 who came back for the Decades of Excellence event. Back row (from left): Larry Cundiff, Jim Allen, Eddie Haynes, Don Lowe and Roger Haynes. Front row (from left): Joanne Hines and Genia… Continue Reading Radiography Program alumni and faculty reflect on ‘Decades of Excellence’
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June 10, 2024By

Surgical Technology Program sees 100% pass rate on board exam for first class of graduates trained entirely at Virginia Western

Students in the 2024 graduating cohort of Virginia Western Community College’s Surgical Technology Program have achieved a 100% pass rate on first attempt for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination. The 2024 Surgical Technology Program graduates, seen here at their Pinning Ceremony in May, are… Continue Reading Surgical Technology Program sees 100% pass rate on board exam for first class of graduates trained entirely at Virginia Western
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