April 18, 2012By

Virginia Western and Advance Auto Parts Announce Major Partnership to Support Community College Access Program

Virginia Western Community College and Advance Auto Parts announced a major partnership today to provide funding for the Community College Access Program (CCAP). The Roanoke-headquartered company has committed to providing $125,000 this year as part of an ongoing partnership to help make college possible for… Continue Reading Virginia Western and Advance Auto Parts Announce Major Partnership to Support Community College Access Program
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March 27, 2012By

Virginia Western part of coalition addressing alcohol-related crashes among youths

The Roanoke Prevention Planning Team, a collaborative partner of Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), has been awarded a grant by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to reduce the rate of motor vehicle crashes involving a driver under the influence… Continue Reading Virginia Western part of coalition addressing alcohol-related crashes among youths
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March 21, 2012By

Virginia Western plans big move for popular programs

Virginia Western’s new Center for Science and Health Professions will mean new space and cutting-edge technology for programs like Dental Hygiene. Read more…
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March 19, 2012By

Virginia Western partners with Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Virginia Western Community College and Jefferson College of Health Sciences are working to make it easier for students to earn bachelor’s degrees and help meet the region’s demand for health care workers. Read more…
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March 19, 2012By

Virginia Western helps mechatronics training start early

There is demand in the Roanoke Valley to fill highly trained manufacturing jobs — and that is why mechatronics engineering feeder programs have popped up at four local secondary schools in association with Virginia Western. Read more…
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March 2, 2012By

Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon

Join Virginia Western and support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by tuning into 99.1 FM, or listening online (www.Q99fm.com) to the 9th annual Dick & Dave’s CARE FOR KIDS RADIOTHON. Listen live all day Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, as as the CMN raises funds… Continue Reading Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon
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February 3, 2012By

Blue Stars hang on for men’s basketball win

The Virginia Western Community College Blue Stars men’s basketball team won its first home game of the spring semester, knocking off the Lord Fairfax Cannons 88-84 on Jan. 28. Trailing by three points at halftime, the Blue Stars’ pressure defense and the hot shooting of… Continue Reading Blue Stars hang on for men’s basketball win
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November 18, 2011By

Virginia Western professor earns Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence

Virginia Western Community College associate professor Steve Huff accepted the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence at the Virginia Community College System Annual Meeting dinner on Wednesday in Charlottesville. Huff, the Communication Design program head, is the first Virginia W estern faculty member to earn… Continue Reading Virginia Western professor earns Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence
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November 14, 2011By

Virginia Western makes state history helping veterans

Virginia Western announces a new honor society for military and veterans. Watch the WDBJ7 report here: http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj7-virginia-western-cc-makes-state-history-helping-veterans-20111111,0,1636903.story
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November 14, 2011By

New programs available as Spring Semester registration begins today at Virginia Western

Students can balance work, life, education through Full-Time Fridays and distance learning ROANOKE — Registration for Virginia Western Community College’s Spring Semester classes is open to the public today. Along a wide variety of courses ranging from accounting to welding, students now have access to… Continue Reading New programs available as Spring Semester registration begins today at Virginia Western
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