Students break for biotechnology with weeklong cell culturing class
Dr. Heather Lindberg instructs students how to add the cells to flasks. Conventional spring break plans typically involve time away from campus for just that, a break. But this past spring, a group of students — not all of whom are pursuing a science-related degree… Continue Reading Students break for biotechnology with weeklong cell culturing classRead More
Virginia Western Dean Amy White receives American Heart Association award
The American Heart Association has honored Amy White, Virginia Western Dean of STEM and Workforce Solutions, with the STEM Goes Red “Roanoke Women in STEM” Award. Ashley Sloan (left) and Amy White at the STEM Goes Red Executive Breakfast. Sloan, who is the lead STEAM… Continue Reading Virginia Western Dean Amy White receives American Heart Association awardRead More
Virginia Western honors faculty and staff emeriti
Virginia Western Community College awarded emeritus status to three longtime faculty and staff members at Commencement on May 10. Larry Ewing, Administrative & Professional Faculty Emeritus Larry Ewing Larry Ewing worked continuously at Virginia Western for more than 31 years, beginning in 1975. He served… Continue Reading Virginia Western honors faculty and staff emeritiRead More
TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni Association
Together with the Hall Associates Career Center and the Virginia Western Alumni Association, TRIO Support Services organized a Mix & Mingle Etiquette Dinner designed to prepare first-generation college students for the professional world. The dinner, which took place on May 1 at 419 West restaurant,… Continue Reading TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni AssociationRead More
Virginia Western welcomes 922 new alumni
Virginia Western Community College celebrated Commencement 2024 on May 10. For the 2023-2024 annual year, which runs summer 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024, Virginia Western welcomed 922 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,194 awards. Virginia Sen. Chris… Continue Reading Virginia Western welcomes 922 new alumniRead More
Virginia Western educators honored at TechNite
Virginia Western Community College celebrated several honors on Wednesday, May 8, at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council’s TechNite 2024. Dr. Robert Sandel, Virginia Western president, was named to the RBTC Hall of Fame, and faculty members Dr. Heather Lindberg and Dr. Kristylea Ojeda received the STEM-H… Continue Reading Virginia Western educators honored at TechNiteRead More
Dental Hygiene Program celebrates 100% pass rate on board exam
For the second year in a row, the Virginia Western Community College Dental Hygiene Program has a 100% pass rate on the CDCA/ADEX clinical board exam. The examination for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA)/American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) evaluates students’ clinical skills and… Continue Reading Dental Hygiene Program celebrates 100% pass rate on board examRead More
State senator is keynote speaker at Virginia Western Community College’s commencement May 10
Virginia Western Community College will hold its graduation ceremony Friday, May 10 at the Berglund Center. The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2023 and spring and summer 2024 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 425 students expected to attend, with 555… Continue Reading State senator is keynote speaker at Virginia Western Community College’s commencement May 10Read More
Roanoke College presents honorary degree to Dr. Robert Sandel
Malon Courts (from left), chair of Roanoke College Board of Trustees; Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College; and Dr. Frank Shushok Jr., president of Roanoke College, take part in the honorary degree presentation at Roanoke College’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4.… Continue Reading Roanoke College presents honorary degree to Dr. Robert SandelRead More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $231,191 in general scholarships to 152 students attending the spring 2024 semester at Virginia Western. The recipients were honored April 24, 2024, at the Educational Foundation’s annual Scholarship and Awards Reception. The Virginia Western Community College Educational… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2024 scholarship recipientsRead More
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