Trip to Washington, D.C., is a semester highlight
Virginia Western students and staff members gather at the East Entrance of the White House. Virginia Western offers a depth of cultural opportunities for students on and off campus. One such experience that required extra levels of planning served as a highlight of spring semester’s… Continue Reading Trip to Washington, D.C., is a semester highlightRead More
Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
The Ellett Family of Roanoke has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. The Ellett Family received the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy on April 16 in Richmond. From left… Continue Reading Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in PhilanthropyRead More
Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Yolonda L. Weaver, D.D.S., (’94) as recipient of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western Community College alumni and former students… Continue Reading Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community CollegeRead More
Celebration held for new Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany
Mountain Gateway Community College’s president, Dr. John Rainone, cuts the ribbon for the new Medical Laboratory Technology Program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany. From Mountain Gateway Community College, Virginia Western Community College and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany: A ribbon-cutting… Continue Reading Celebration held for new Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western and LewisGale Hospital AlleghanyRead More
Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honors
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce two awards received by members of the College community at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Wednesday, April 10, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Dr. David Doré and Leslie Watson, who received the George… Continue Reading Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honorsRead More
State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2024, at 9 a.m. on May 16, 2024, at the Virginia Community… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May MeetingRead More
Virginia Western invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13
Families enjoy chemistry activities at STEM Day in 2023. STEM Day returns on Saturday, April 13, at Virginia Western Community College. This free event for elementary and middle school students runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3080 Colonial Ave. in Roanoke. Virginia Western faculty… Continue Reading Virginia Western invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13Read More
Virginia Western students win poetry and visual arts contests; poet earns spot to compete for statewide title
Virginia Western is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted original poetry and visual artworks during February and March interpreting the theme “I Belong.” The program aimed to foster a sense of… Continue Reading Virginia Western students win poetry and visual arts contests; poet earns spot to compete for statewide titleRead More
Laptops delivered for military students through Virginia Veteran Laptop Project
Virginia Western Community College hosted an event in March with the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) to launch the College’s participation in the Virginia Veteran Laptop Project. Through this initiative, eligible veterans and spouses who are enrolled at the College can receive a free… Continue Reading Laptops delivered for military students through Virginia Veteran Laptop ProjectRead More
Virginia Western students meet with legislators
The Virginia Western delegation met with local legislators including Sen. Chris Head during a visit to Richmond during the 2024 General Assembly session. From left: Virginia Western students Whitney Young and Briana Wood; Sen. Chris Head; Dean Yvonne Campbell; Student Activities Coordinator Natasha Lee; and… Continue Reading Virginia Western students meet with legislatorsRead More
Recent News
- Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award April 25, 2025
- Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students April 22, 2025
- Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College April 17, 2025
- State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 2 from Virginia Western receive statewide New Horizons awards April 4, 2025