March 23, 2017By

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 Swain
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February 15, 2017By

Woods Rogers law firm pledges $50,000 to support new RAMP business accelerator

The Virginia law firm of Wood Rogers PLC will donate $50,000 to the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation in support of the new RAMP technology business accelerator opening in downtown Roanoke. Under a five year agreement, Woods Rogers will contribute $10,000 per year to… Continue Reading Woods Rogers law firm pledges $50,000 to support new RAMP business accelerator
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October 7, 2016By

Educational Foundation named Best Arts and Culture Nonprofit

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce named the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation the Arts and Culture Nonprofit of 2016 at its 30th annual Small Business Awards ceremony on Thursday night. The awards committee “was impressed with the number of people this organization reaches,”… Continue Reading Educational Foundation named Best Arts and Culture Nonprofit
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October 4, 2016By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 83 scholarships to students attending the Fall Semester 2016 at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarship application period for the Spring Semester 2017 is open now until October 21. Current and incoming students can… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
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June 15, 2016By

New Virginia Western scholarship assists students with refugee status

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce a new scholarship that will help students with refugee status pay for their college tuition. The Refugee Annual Scholarship was initiated by a private donor, Elvir Berbic, a native of Bosnia who arrived in… Continue Reading New Virginia Western scholarship assists students with refugee status
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June 10, 2016By

CCAP receives international honor

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has named Virginia Western Community College a Bronze Award winner of its 2016 Circle of Excellence awards program. Virginia Western was recognized for its Community College Access Program (CCAP). The Circle of Excellence awards program recognizes… Continue Reading CCAP receives international honor
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May 17, 2016By

OCC honored with Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

Optical Cable Corporation of Roanoke has earned the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy for its support of Virginia’s Community Colleges. The company and its President and CEO, Neil Wilkin Jr., were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College.  The award was… Continue Reading OCC honored with Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
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April 15, 2016By

Desimone, Hagmaier join Educational Foundation Board

Christopher Desimone and Jonathan Hagmaier have joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Desimone is President of the law firm Anderson, Desimone & Green, PC, and a member of the Educational Foundation’s Scholarship and Grants Committee. Hagmaier is a… Continue Reading Desimone, Hagmaier join Educational Foundation Board
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April 14, 2016By

Virginia Western unveils sign to honor Halls’ dedication to student success

Virginia Western Community College and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation have dedicated a new sign in front of the Student Life Center to honor the generosity of Hall Associates, a Roanoke-based commercial real estate company, and Edwin C. Hall and his late wife,… Continue Reading Virginia Western unveils sign to honor Halls’ dedication to student success
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March 23, 2016By

Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for Fall

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 72 scholarships to students attending the Spring Semester 2016 at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarship application period for Fall Semester 2016 is open until May 20. Current and incoming students can learn about… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for Fall
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