Steel Dynamics partnership empowers apprentices
A hydroponics system was brought to life by Timothy Boyd and Daniel Moran, two students in the College’s Mechatronics program, and sponsored apprentices at Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division (SDI). Their work highlights a growing collaboration between the College and SDI, as well as a… Continue Reading Steel Dynamics partnership empowers apprenticesRead More
Arboretum’s day-to-day operation depends on plant sales
The Community Arboretum’s Poinsettia Sale, open to the public, is Friday, Dec. 5, from 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Charitable donations, volunteer efforts and plant sales help pay for site improvements and day-to-day operations of the Arboretum. By Allison Taylor… Continue Reading Arboretum’s day-to-day operation depends on plant salesRead More
Virginia Western announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programs
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce that Susan Nolley has been appointed Dean of Health Professions. She will transition to the role on Oct. 10 to facilitate transition with Dean Marty Sullivan, who is retiring Jan. 1, 2026. Nolley was selected through a… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programsRead More
Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation
Virginia Western Community College has been recognized with a Silver Designation during assessment by the Military Friendly Survey. In the 2025-2026 survey cycle, Virginia Western received the award or rank of Friendly, with Silver Status, in the Large Community College category. The College also has… Continue Reading Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver DesignationRead More
Mural adds artistic note to Virginia Western’s campus
Virginia Western Community College has added a new mural on the side of Chapman Hall. Continue Reading Mural adds artistic note to Virginia Western’s campusRead More
Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment
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 Read More
Virginia Western adds 939 new alumni
For the 2024-2025 annual year, Virginia Western welcomed 939 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,123 awards. Continue Reading Virginia Western adds 939 new alumniRead More
Health Professions Summit at Virginia Western inspires local high school students
Samuel Smith, a senior at William Fleming High School, works with a simulated patient at Virginia Western’s Health Professions Summit on Friday, February 28. Virginia Western Community College hosted a one-day Health Professions Summit on Friday, February 28, 2025, welcoming 90 high school students from… Continue Reading Health Professions Summit at Virginia Western inspires local high school studentsRead More
Virginia Western student addresses Legislative Reception in Richmond
Virginia Western student Nick Flurnoy was the featured student speaker at the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education’s Legislative Reception on Jan. 21 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Continue Reading Virginia Western student addresses Legislative Reception in RichmondRead More
Student support focus of Virginia Western’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders
Since 2022, Virginia Western Community College President Dr. Robert H. Sandel has invited leaders of nonprofit groups in Northwest Roanoke to a series of outreach breakfasts where they explore a shared mission of improving lives through education. At the most recent breakfast, held Feb. 8,… Continue Reading Student support focus of Virginia Western’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders Read More
Recent News
- Virginia Western’s CCAP accepting applications through February 1 December 11, 2025
- Steel Dynamics partnership empowers apprentices December 10, 2025
- Arboretum’s day-to-day operation depends on plant sales December 1, 2025
- Opportunity unlocked for Virginia Western business students through University of Alaska Southeast November 24, 2025
- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipients November 20, 2025