NSF grant to help Virginia Western train geospatial technicians

A new grant by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advanced Technological Education program will help Virginia Western Community College create a pathway for students to gain employment in the growing field of geospatial technology. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in geospatial technology… Continue Reading NSF grant to help Virginia Western train geospatial technicians
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Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Roanoke County CCAP pilot

ROANOKE —Virginia Western Community College and the Virginia Western Educational Foundation announce the addition of Roanoke County to the Community College Access Program (CCAP) for the 2013-14 academic year. Along with last week’s additions of Botetourt and Craig Counties, CCAP now extends to the college’s… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Roanoke County CCAP pilot
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Friendship Retirement Community announces donation to name new Virginia Western Community College nursing labs

Roanoke — Friendship Retirement Community recently announced its support of Virginia Western Community College with a $150,000 gift to name the RN Nursing Lab and RN Simulation Lab in the Center for Science and Health Professions. The center, currently under construction, is scheduled to open… Continue Reading Friendship Retirement Community announces donation to name new Virginia Western Community College nursing labs
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Pair of Virginia Western scholarship recipients honored

Virginia Western Community College student Greg Whiting, of Buchanan, was one of 44 Virginia community college students honored on Nov. 13 at a ceremony highlighting their scholastic achievement and success. The scholarship recipients represent the 23 colleges of Virginia’s Community Colleges. Whiting graduated from James… Continue Reading Pair of Virginia Western scholarship recipients honored
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Virginia Western men’s soccer team captures first VCCS championship

The Virginia Western Community College Men’s Soccer team captured its first Virginia Community College System Men’s Soccer Championship by defeating Tidewater Community College 3-1 on Sunday in Virginia Beach. “I’m really proud of the effort of our team and their willingness to develop as a… Continue Reading Virginia Western men’s soccer team captures first VCCS championship
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Virginia Western’s Full-Time Fridays continues this Spring Semester with 2nd cohort

Virginia Western Community College’s Full-Time Fridays program will accept its second cohort this Spring Semester, allowing students to earn a college degree while balancing priorities to their work, families and life in general.  Full-Time Fridays will give those students the opportunity to earn an Associate… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s Full-Time Fridays continues this Spring Semester with 2nd cohort
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Virginia Western to host free showing of award-winning documentary, The City Dark

The Virginia Western Community College Sustainability Committee and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society invite the public to a free showing of The City Dark: A Search for Night on a Planet that Never Sleeps. The City Dark is a feature documentary about light pollution and… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host free showing of award-winning documentary, The City Dark
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Virginia Western launches free mobile application for Apple iPhones

Roanoke — Virginia Western Community College announces that it has launched a free mobile application for Apple iPhones. The app, called VWCC Mobile, will allow students and community members to stay connected with the College wherever they are. An Android version of the VWCC Mobile app… Continue Reading Virginia Western launches free mobile application for Apple iPhones
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U.S. Secretary of Education 2012 Back-to-School Bus Tour

Join us at 10:40 a.m., Friday, September 21st, in Whitman Theater as the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, discusses college-to-career readiness. Joining him will be College president, Robert Sandel, professor Brenda Ashcraft, RGC Resources CEO John Williamson and Assistant Secretary of Vocational and Adult… Continue Reading U.S. Secretary of Education 2012 Back-to-School Bus Tour
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Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at Virginia Western

Virginia Western Community College announces that the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust has made a commitment of $5 million over five years to create an endowment for scholarships at the College. At least 75 percent of the funding will be used for scholarships in the… Continue Reading Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at Virginia Western
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