March 11, 2016By

Community College Impact Award to be presented to the City of Salem

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to present the 2016 Community College Impact Award to the City of Salem, recognizing its pioneering support of the Community College Access Program (CCAP). The award will be presented April 6 at the Educational Foundation’s Annual… Continue Reading Community College Impact Award to be presented to the City of Salem
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February 11, 2016By

New endowed scholarship supports student internships, honors legacy of Cabell Brand

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship to honor the late Cabell Brand, a Salem businessman and philanthropist. Brand, who died in 2015 at age 91, was a longtime supporter of higher education through The… Continue Reading New endowed scholarship supports student internships, honors legacy of Cabell Brand
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December 15, 2015By

Steger to serve as Chairman of Virginia Western Educational Foundation

Dr. Charles W. Steger, President Emeritus of Virginia Tech, has been named Chairman of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation Board of Directors for 2016. Steger joins other local leaders serving as officers of the Educational Foundation: Neil D. Wilkin Jr., Vice Chairman; Dr.… Continue Reading Steger to serve as Chairman of Virginia Western Educational Foundation
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November 23, 2015By

Latest edition of ‘Impact’ magazine highlights Virginia Western donors and new scholarships

The Winter 2016 edition of “Impact,” a magazine and annual report published by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, is now available here online. If you would like a print copy or more information, contact Carole Tarrant, Coordinator of Development, at ctarrant@virginiawestern.edu or (540)… Continue Reading Latest edition of ‘Impact’ magazine highlights Virginia Western donors and new scholarships
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October 26, 2015By

Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approves $210,000 in scholarship assistance to Virginia Western

The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission has approved a $210,000 grant to the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation to support scholarships for Franklin County students in the 2016-17 academic year. The funds will support students participating in Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP),… Continue Reading Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approves $210,000 in scholarship assistance to Virginia Western
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October 20, 2015By

Virginia Western names Barrett first Endowed Teaching Chair

  The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has awarded its first Endowed Teaching Chair to Cristin Barrett, an assistant professor of mathematics at Virginia Western Community College. Barrett is the first recipient of the Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair, an honor named for… Continue Reading Virginia Western names Barrett first Endowed Teaching Chair
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March 26, 2015By

Yancey named Virginia Western 2015 Distinguished Alumni

The Virginia Western Educational Foundation is pleased to recognize Deborah A. Yancey, Class of ’97 and ’98, as its 2015 Distinguished Alumni.  The award was presented at the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation Annual Awards Ceremony, held March 25.  Yancey received the award from… Continue Reading Yancey named Virginia Western 2015 Distinguished Alumni
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March 26, 2015By

Warner, Ottaway presented 2015 Impact Awards

Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation is proud to present the 2015 Community College Impact Award to Carolyn Warner and Geoffrey M. Ottaway, in recognition of the establishment of the Michael E. Warner Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the Michael E. Warner Memorial Annual Golf Tournament. … Continue Reading Warner, Ottaway presented 2015 Impact Awards
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January 21, 2015By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2015 Board of Directors

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is pleased to announce new members and officers for its 2015 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 Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2015 Board of Directors
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May 1, 2014By

Congratulations to 2013-14 scholarship recipients; Apply now for 2014-15

Thanks to an investment from community members, businesses, organizations and non-profit groups, the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to nearly 100 students for the 2013-2014 academic year. At a spring 2014 ceremony, the college honored its scholarship recipients… Continue Reading Congratulations to 2013-14 scholarship recipients; Apply now for 2014-15
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