For Virginia Western graduate, support propels an international career
By Karenna Glover Panama, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, and China — these are just some of the destinations Marla Moock, 25, has visited in the first nine months as a sales application engineer for port solutions at TMEIC. The Roanoke-based corporation specializes in electrical and… Continue Reading For Virginia Western graduate, support propels an international careerRead More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $152,436 in general scholarships to 142 students attending the fall 2024 semester at Virginia Western Community College. In 2023-24, the Educational Foundation established 11 new general scholarships: Bent Mountain Center Annual Scholarship Margaret and… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipientsRead More
Virginia Western’s CCAP accepting applications through Feb. 1
Thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP), 489 students are attending Virginia Western Community College tuition-free this fall. Roanoke City CCAP student and Virginia Western student ambassador Yassine Abdelkader. Since 2008, public localities and private donors have united… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s CCAP accepting applications through Feb. 1Read More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces four new at-large members to its Board of Directors: John Lugar, President, Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc. Jamal Millner, President, M3: GRAFIX Angela Penn, CEO and President, Total Action for Progress (TAP) Craig T. Ramey, Ph.D., Research Professor… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of DirectorsRead More
TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni Association
Together with the Hall Associates Career Center and the Virginia Western Alumni Association, TRIO Support Services organized a Mix & Mingle Etiquette Dinner designed to prepare first-generation college students for the professional world. The dinner, which took place on May 1 at 419 West restaurant,… Continue Reading TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni AssociationRead More
Virginia Western educators honored at TechNite
Virginia Western Community College celebrated several honors on Wednesday, May 8, at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council’s TechNite 2024. Dr. Robert Sandel, Virginia Western president, was named to the RBTC Hall of Fame, and faculty members Dr. Heather Lindberg and Dr. Kristylea Ojeda received the STEM-H… Continue Reading Virginia Western educators honored at TechNiteRead More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $231,191 in general scholarships to 152 students attending the spring 2024 semester at Virginia Western. The recipients were honored April 24, 2024, at the Educational Foundation’s annual Scholarship and Awards Reception. The Virginia Western Community College Educational… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2024 scholarship recipientsRead More
Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
The Ellett Family of Roanoke has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. The Ellett Family received the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy on April 16 in Richmond. From left… Continue Reading Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in PhilanthropyRead More
Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Yolonda L. Weaver, D.D.S., (’94) as recipient of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western Community College alumni and former students… Continue Reading Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community CollegeRead More
Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honors
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce two awards received by members of the College community at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Wednesday, April 10, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Dr. David Doré and Leslie Watson, who received the George… Continue Reading Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honorsRead More
Recent News
- Dr. Robert Sandel, retiring this summer after 24 years as Virginia Western president, will serve as keynote speaker for May 9 Commencement May 6, 2025
- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients May 2, 2025
- Virginia Western announces accreditation candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program April 30, 2025
- Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award April 25, 2025
- Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students April 22, 2025