CCAP: Building tomorrow’s leaders
In Spring 2017, Cassidy Peters graduated from Virginia Western with an associate in science degree, Phi Theta Kappa honors and dreams of becoming a health care administrator in the mold of Lisa Cuddy on Fox TV’s “House, M.D.” What brought you to Virginia Western? I… Continue Reading CCAP: Building tomorrow’s leadersRead More
YOU are helping #MakeCollegePossible
MaLora Bush. Yadav Sapkota. Cody Gump. Alexie Jean-Jacques. Recognize the names of these current or former Virginia Western students? Did you help them take a step further in overcoming life obstacles and achieving their academic goals? Each of these students is deeply thankful for the… Continue Reading YOU are helping #MakeCollegePossibleRead More
Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 71 scholarships to students attending the Fall Semester 2017 at Virginia Western Community College. The following is the list of Fall Semester 2017 scholarship recipients. RECIPIENT LOCALITY SCHOLARSHIP NAME Laurel Burdette Alleghany County Rita… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipientsRead More
Scott earns 2nd Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has awarded the Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair to Alexander Scott, an associate professor of Spanish at Virginia Western Community College. The endowed chair is named for Don Smith, the retired head of Roanoke Electric Steel and… Continue Reading Scott earns 2nd Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching ChairRead More
Pollard Foundation donates $100,000 to culinary arts
At a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the Claude Moore Educational Complex in downtown Roanoke, the Al Pollard Memorial Foundation presented the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation with a $100,000 donation to support Virginia Western’s culinary arts program and student scholarships. The gift was announced… Continue Reading Pollard Foundation donates $100,000 to culinary artsRead More
Educational Foundation announces 2017 Board of Directors
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is pleased to announce new members and officers for its 2017 Board of Directors. The board members, who offer guidance and expertise on campaigns such as the Community College Access Program (CCAP), include leaders from a wide array… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces 2017 Board of DirectorsRead More
Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of a new scholarship that supports students completing academic internships. Megan Perdue of Glade Hill is the first student to receive the Cabell Brand Center Gap Scholarship, which is named for… Continue Reading Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarshipRead More
Macfarlanes honored for support of VWCC
The Honorable J. Granger and Mrs. Anne Macfarlane of Roanoke, have received the 12th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The Macfarlanes were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. The award was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club… Continue Reading Macfarlanes honored for support of VWCCRead More
VWCC presents Community College Impact Award to the family of Joan F. Brenner
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation presented the 2017 Community College Impact Award to the Estate of Joan F. Brenner, in recognition of her Legacy Society gift of $50,000 in support of student scholarships. The award was presented March 22 at the Educational Foundation’s… Continue Reading VWCC presents Community College Impact Award to the family of Joan F. BrennerRead More
Virginia Western presents 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Carol Swain
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has recognized Dr. Carol Swain (’78), a Vanderbilt University professor of political science and law, as recipient of its 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. Swain was honored March 22 at Virginia Western’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Dr.… Continue Reading Virginia Western presents 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Carol SwainRead More
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