Educational Foundation

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has reached its initial $15 million fundraising goal for an unrestricted endowment fund, known as the Virginia Western Forward Fund: a vision of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr., which will support the College's long-range strategic goals and positively… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment   Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment  Read More

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

By Allison Taylor As the leaves change and winter approaches, the Community Arboretum continues to grow with the completion of the new Sunny Meadow Native Garden. This latest addition to the two-acre educational garden, located on the campus of Virginia Western Community College, will highlight… Continue Reading Arboretum’s new garden showcases native plantsRead More

By Karenna Glover As a little girl, Briana Wood grew up playing on a family member’s farm. It’s where she learned to drive 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and eventually topless Jeeps and other cars. This exposure helped her develop a love for cars — not just riding… Continue Reading Fralin Futures Scholar finds her nicheRead More