September 30, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College helps Steel Dynamics invest in employees’ development

When Regina Cook, Administrative Officer for Training Solutions for the School of Career and Corporate Training at Virginia Western Community College, met with Steel Dynamics regarding Mechatronics courses, she didn’t realize the educational partnership would balloon into a program that serves as a model for… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College helps Steel Dynamics invest in employees’ development
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September 22, 2022By

Virginia Western sees benefits of improved TransferVA portal

The TransferVA portal has been upgraded to help students who aim to transfer to four-year institutions. This web-based tool lets students explore majors and programs, build an academic portfolio and see where their credits can transfer. TransferVA provides a direct line for students to connect… Continue Reading Virginia Western sees benefits of improved TransferVA portal
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September 20, 2022By

Golf tournament raises more than $20,000 for Virginia Western Community College students affected by addiction

After losing a loved one to addiction, Darla Summers created a scholarship to keep the loved one’s memory alive, while also showing support to those who have been affected by an addiction. “I hope this initiative would make her happy, and I am sure that… Continue Reading Golf tournament raises more than $20,000 for Virginia Western Community College students affected by addiction
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September 14, 2022By

Join Virginia Western for “I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 21

ROANOKE – Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a free discussion, “I Persist,” where panelists will share inspiring stories of how they overcame obstacles to gain their education and build fulfilling careers and lives. Members of the panel will share their journey,… Continue Reading Join Virginia Western for “I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 21
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September 7, 2022By

Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 15

Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in the College’s Natural Science Center, Room N101. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 15
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August 25, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College forecasts increased enrollment for fall 2022

Virginia Western Community College started its fall 2022 semester with a projected 5.9 percent increase in the key enrollment category of FTEs, or full-time equivalencies. This follows a summer semester that also saw a 6.4 percent increase in overall student enrollment. “The trendlines are looking… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College forecasts increased enrollment for fall 2022
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August 24, 2022By

Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board Annual Retreat on August 31

Virginia Western Community College will host its Local Advisory Board Annual Retreat/Working Session at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in the College’s Fishburn Hall President’s Conference Room, F115.  The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board Annual Retreat on August 31
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August 24, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College’s Business Science Building renamed Hall Family Center for Business Science

Edwin C. “Ed” Hall of Roanoke, Va., and his family were celebrated August 23, 2022, with a ceremony recognizing their enduring generosity toward Virginia Western Community College. Directors from the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation were on hand as well as other community leaders… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College’s Business Science Building renamed Hall Family Center for Business Science
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August 10, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College launches in-demand Physical Therapy Assistant program in fall 2022

Over the next several years, Virginia Western Community College will launch three healthcare programs formerly offered by Radford University Carilion (RUC) to provide continuity for students and continue to feed the talent pipeline for these in-demand fields. When the fall semester starts Aug. 22, the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College launches in-demand Physical Therapy Assistant program in fall 2022
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July 11, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College to host free family movie nights in Community Arboretum

Virginia Western Community College will host a series of free family movies nights in its Community Arboretum starting July 23 with a showing of the 2013 animated film, “Epic.” Based on William Joyce’s 1996 children’s book, “The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs,” the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College to host free family movie nights in Community Arboretum
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