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.Read More
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 Read More
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 CenterRead More
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 communityRead More
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’Read More
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 WesternRead More
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
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