Virginia Western announces donations from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support for Student Co-Op
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces a $20,000 combined donation from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support of the Virginia Western Student Co-Op fueled by Kroger. The Student Co-Op, which launched on campus in Fall Semester 2019, is aimed at eliminating student… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces donations from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support for Student Co-OpRead More
Nursing faculty earn national distinction
Six Virginia Western faculty members have earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), one of the highest distinctions for a nurse educator. Continue Reading Nursing faculty earn national distinctionRead More
Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to students
An anonymous donor’s gift of $10,000 has doubled the amount of funding available in the Virginia Western Rapids Response Student Emergency Fund. The donor is a retired businessman and an alumnus of Virginia Western College who wants to help students struggling to balance school and… Continue Reading Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to students Continue Reading Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to studentsRead More
Educational Foundation awards Innovation Grants
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation awarded nearly $24,000 to six Virginia Western faculty and staff members to support innovative initiatives designed to positively impact student success and advance novel ideas. This year’s awardees received between $500-$7,200 apiece to fund their initiatives. The Educational Foundation’s Innovation… Continue Reading Educational Foundation awards Innovation GrantsRead More
Virginia Western presents 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award to Tony Pearman
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation recognizes Tony Pearman (’10), President and CEO of Access Advertising and Public Relations, with its 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. Pearman first attended Virginia Western in 1998, later returning for additional coursework in 2008 and 2010. Virginia Western’s Distinguished… Continue Reading Virginia Western presents 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award to Tony PearmanRead More
Virginia Western presents 2020 Community College Impact Award to Kroger
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation presented the 2020 Community College Impact Award to Kroger, in recognition of its monetary and gift in-kind support to advance the fight against student food insecurity. The award was to have been presented publicly on March 25, 2020,… Continue Reading Virginia Western presents 2020 Community College Impact Award to KrogerRead More
Educational Foundation announces Spring scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $137,395 in scholarships to 83 students enrolled in the Spring Semester 2020 at Virginia Western Community College. Applications are being accepted for Fall Semester 2020 scholarships through May 3, 2020. Students are eligible for… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces Spring scholarship recipientsRead More
Photos from the Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off March 9
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Winners of Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off announced
Congratulations to these winners of the Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off. The March 9 event raised nearly $700 to benefit the Virginia Western Student Food Co-Op, Fueled by Kroger: Ladles & Linens door prize: Marla MookSweepstakes prize of 50-inch TV, donated by Kroger: Gayle ClaryNon-traditional… Continue Reading Winners of Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off announcedRead More
Dantzler, James join Educational Foundation Board
David Dantzler and Rick James have joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Dantzler is District Manager of Kroger Mid-Atlantic and a member of the Foundation’s Scholarship and Grants Committee. James is Executive Vice President of Adams Construction Company… Continue Reading Dantzler, James join Educational Foundation BoardRead More
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