In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 21, 2026, it will consider tuition and mandatory educational and general (E&G) increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall semester 2026. The May 21 meeting will occur at 9 a.m.… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to consider 2026-2027 Tuition and Fees at meeting on May 21, 2026
Virginia Western Community College continually seeks to put students at the center of the College’s mission and resources. A new role is charged with coordinating a wide array of resources into cohesively tailored ways to meet individual student needs. The College has welcomed Danielle Johnson as Director of Student Support Services. Johnson brought the skill set of a Licensed Clinical… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s Student Affairs team puts laser focus on student needs ‘to help them continue moving forward’
Virginia Western and The Excel Center held an event Friday, March 13, to celebrate a new partnership. Here is a joint news release from Virginia Western and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, which operates The Excel Center:
Adult learners at The Excel Center are one step closer to graduating with their standard high school diploma and an industry-recognized certificate, thanks to a collaboration with Virginia Western Community College. An official signing on Friday, March 13, by Richmond Vincent, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, and Dr. Laura J. Treanor, President of Virginia Western, solidified the partnership. Continue Reading Virginia’s first adult high school partners with Virginia Western to build direct pathways from diploma to career
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation invites students to apply for general scholarships at Virginia Western Community College. Sessions in March and April are designed to help students with that process.
“We currently offer more than 130 scholarships to a wide range of students — full and part time, traditional and adult learners — and in most programs of study,” said Annie Fentress, Scholarship and Community College Access Program Coordinator. “Award amounts vary from $500 to more than $3,000, while most scholarships are need-based and not tied to academic merit.” Continue Reading Free help sessions coming up for scholarship opportunities at Virginia Western
Mountain Gateway Community College and Virginia Western Community College have formalized a strategic partnership to enhance Commercial Driver’s License instruction and regional workforce readiness. An official signing on Tuesday, February 24, by Dr. John J. Rainone, President of MGCC, and Dr. Laura J. Treanor, President of Virginia Western, solidified the collaboration.
Dr. David Doré, Virginia Community College System Chancellor, has called for community colleges to forge institutional partnerships that optimize resources and expand high-demand workforce programs. This initiative responds directly to that challenge and sets a precedent for efficient, high-quality workforce education. Continue Reading Mountain Gateway and Virginia Western Community Colleges partner to expand CDL training
Virginia Western Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program exists “to empower students to become ethical, self-directed primary care providers.” Students in the program lived out that mission even before graduation by uniting at a Rally Day in Virginia’s General Assembly to advocate for their profession and patients.
“Rally Day was an exceptional educational and professional experience for both our students and faculty,” said Joanie Bryant, Registered Dental Hygienist and Virginia Western Dental Hygiene faculty member. Continue Reading Dental Hygiene students represent profession to legislators in Richmond
Supporting military-connected students at Virginia Western Community College can extend far beyond the Roanoke Valley’s borders. Three student veterans journeyed to Colorado in January for a valuable opportunity for networking and personal growth.
The Student Veterans of America National Conference, known as NatCon, is the largest gathering of student veterans globally. Virginia Western counts among over 1,600 campuses across the U.S. and abroad with SVA chapters. The 18th Annual NatCon took place Jan. 8-10, 2026, at The Broadmoor Resort and Convention Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Continue Reading Virginia Western student veterans return from Colorado convention knowing they can ‘make a difference’
Gamification is greater than old-fashioned career assessments. That’s the theory behind Virginia Western Community College’s latest outreach through the Hall Associates Career Center, which is using virtual reality headsets to give students a preview of jobs that might interest them. Dr. David Porter, Career Center Manager, began work in his post this academic year and was looking… Continue Reading Virginia Western uses virtual reality to help students explore career paths
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed on the Virginia Western Distinguished Alumni Wall outside Whitman Theatre.… Continue Reading Virginia Western issues call for nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Laura J. Treanor, College President, shared this letter in the annual issue of Impact magazine. See below for more information about Dr. Treanor’s background, including a Q&A to get to know her better. For more updates about Dr. Treanor’s work this year to build connections and foster collaboration, visit virginiawestern.edu/president for ongoing updates. Since… Continue Reading A letter from the College President: Innovation serves our community