Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement
Virginia Western Community College will hold its Commencement ceremony Friday, May 9, at the Berglund Center. The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2024 and spring and summer 2025 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 423 students expected to attend, with 549… Continue Reading Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement Read More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $189,070 in general scholarships to 144 students attending the spring semester at Virginia Western Community College. Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients Read More
Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Virginia Western Community College has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This significant milestone allows the College to begin enrolling students for the Fall 2025 semester and officially launch the Associate of… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant ProgramRead More
Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award
Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad of Roanoke, Va., has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. Mary Ann Steger Conrad received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Pictured… Continue Reading Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s AwardRead More
Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students
A cross-section of Virginia Western staff, faculty and administrators assembled during the College’s Spring Break for CLEAR Coaching offered by the firm InsideTrack. Continue Reading Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower studentsRead More
Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Michael Brennan, Ph.D., as recipient of the College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Michael Brennan, Ph.D., Director of National Hurricane Center The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western… Continue Reading Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community CollegeRead More
State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 22, 2025, it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall semester 2025.… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025Read More
2 from Virginia Western receive statewide New Horizons awards
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 April 2 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Continue Reading 2 from Virginia Western receive statewide New Horizons awardsRead More
BACE credential helps Virginia Western Biotechnology students show readiness for employment
Eleven Biotechnology students took the Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam and earned the BACE Credential this semester, the first time the exam has been offered at Virginia Western. Continue Reading BACE credential helps Virginia Western Biotechnology students show readiness for employment Read More
Three community colleges partner to expand paramedic training
Dr. Peter Anderson (from left), New River Community College Vice President of Instruction and Student Services; Dr. John Capps, President of Central Virginia Community College; and Dr. Robert Sandel, President of Virginia Western Community College at the celebration to launch a Paramedic Program partnership. Photo… Continue Reading Three community colleges partner to expand paramedic trainingRead More
Recent News
- 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
- Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program April 30, 2025
- Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award April 25, 2025
- Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students April 22, 2025