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Dr. Laura J. Treanor was inaugurated as Virginia Western Community College’s fifth president in an investiture ceremony at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m.

“Virginia Western is in very good hands,” said Dr. Beth A. Quinn, Chair of the Local Advisory Board, who presided.

Dr. Treanor has served as College president since July 1, 2025. In her inaugural address, Dr. Treanor shared a framework for the College to embrace innovation and offer opportunity for a student population with a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and unique challenges to overcome. “Each of us is entrusted with something that can create possibility for someone else,” she said. “And I have come to believe that leadership, at its very best, is the stewardship of that opportunity.” Continue Reading Dr. Laura J. Treanor pledges to “create possibility” as Virginia Western’s fifth president

Dr. Laura J. Treanor will be inaugurated as Virginia Western Community College’s fifth president in a ceremony at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. Dr. Treanor has served as College president since July 1, 2025. As is customary in the Virginia Community College System, she will now receive official… Continue Reading Virginia Western hosts inauguration of Dr. Laura J. Treanor on Sept. 25

With Virginia Western’s attention focused on rapid response to industry needs, the College fulfills a unique niche in the region’s higher education and economic development landscape. Virginia Western would like to share the following article authored by the Roanoke Regional Partnership highlighting the success that comes with regional entities working in tandem to advance economic development goals:

How the Roanoke Region’s Innovation Ecosystem Helped Land RINGANA Continue Reading Roanoke Regional Partnership highlights College’s role in attracting life sciences company to valley

Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce the College’s new role with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) with designation as an NC3 Leadership School. This will enhance regional opportunities in advanced manufacturing and industrial technology. Virginia Western’s Workforce Solutions division hosted an event Thursday, July 2, to showcase the impact this will… Continue Reading Virginia Western designated NC3 Leadership School, expanding industry impact

Virginia Western has revolutionized a two-year programming degree into the Associate of Applied Science in IST: Data Analytics & Programming Solutions degree. This unique pathway was built in tandem with Radford University to create a true “two-plus-two” program, enabling students to receive Radford’s Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Systems in four total years. Additionally, Radford’s program has an opportunity to continue with a one-year option for a Master of Business Administration, which is offered online. Continue Reading Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree 

Virginia Western Community College celebrates an award-winning healthcare program in the Roanoke Valley.

The Virginia Workforce Association has named Carilion Clinic’s Grow-Our-Own Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Program as recipient of the Talent Champion Award. Virginia Western and the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board collaborate with Carilion Clinic to operate the program. 

“The Virginia Workforce Association Talent Champion Award recognizes the power of partnership between Carilion Clinic and Virginia Western Community College,” said Lauren Cumella, Healthcare Careers faculty member at Virginia Western. Continue Reading Virginia Workforce Association recognizes healthcare partnership

For the 2025-2026 annual year, which runs summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026, Virginia Western welcomed 1,041 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,304 awards.* 

More than 400 graduates attended Virginia Western’s 60th commencement, held Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. The ceremony honored graduates who completed their degrees and certificates during fall 2025 and spring 2026, as well as students projected to complete during the summer 2026. Continue Reading Virginia Western adds 1,041 new alumni

Virginia Western Community College will hold its Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Berglund Center.  The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2025 and spring and summer 2026 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 418 students expected to attend, with 546 degrees and certificates being awarded. Dr. Laura Treanor will… Continue Reading Virginia Western will celebrate Commencement on May 15

The Military Friendly Survey has awarded Virginia Western Community College a designation of Gold Status for 2026-27 following College-wide efforts to support military-affiliated students.

The Military Friendly organization assesses educational institutions on benchmarks including graduation, retention, job placement or transfer rates; loan default rates; and veteran outcomes as well as outcomes for Guard and Reserve students, dependents, active duty, and military spouses. Continue Reading Virginia Western celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold Status