March 26, 2018By

Virginia Western names Elizabeth Testerman distinguished alumni

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation recognizes Elizabeth Testerman (’06), a Human Resources Consultant for American Electric Power/Appalachian Power Company, as recipient of its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award. For the past two years, Testerman has volunteered as a mentor and community advocate for Virginia… Continue Reading Virginia Western names Elizabeth Testerman distinguished alumni
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February 27, 2018By

Delta Dental provides support to RAMP

Delta Dental of Virginia has contributed $30,000 to the Regional Acceleration and Mentoring Program (RAMP) to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the Roanoke and New River valleys. The funding will help pay for expenses and programs at the RAMP’s headquarters  at 709 S. Jefferson St.… Continue Reading Delta Dental provides support to RAMP
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January 22, 2018By

Warner Memorial Scholarship makes difference for nursing student

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of the Michael E. Warner Memorial Scholarship, which was established in honor of a longtime member of its Board of Directors. The scholarship was initiated by Roanoke businessman Geoffrey M. Ottaway,… Continue Reading Warner Memorial Scholarship makes difference for nursing student
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January 16, 2018By

CCAP: Building tomorrow’s leaders

In Spring 2017, Cassidy Peters graduated from Virginia Western with an associate in science degree, Phi Theta Kappa honors and dreams of becoming a health care administrator in the mold of Lisa Cuddy on Fox TV’s “House, M.D.” What brought you to Virginia Western? I… Continue Reading CCAP: Building tomorrow’s leaders
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November 27, 2017By

YOU are helping #MakeCollegePossible

MaLora Bush. Yadav Sapkota. Cody Gump. Alexie Jean-Jacques. Recognize the names of these current or former Virginia Western students? Did you help them take a step further in overcoming life obstacles and achieving their academic goals? Each of these students is deeply thankful for the… Continue Reading YOU are helping #MakeCollegePossible
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November 14, 2017By

Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 71 scholarships to students attending the Fall Semester 2017 at Virginia Western Community College. The following is the list of Fall Semester 2017 scholarship recipients. RECIPIENT LOCALITY SCHOLARSHIP NAME Laurel Burdette Alleghany County Rita… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
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July 24, 2017By

Scott earns 2nd Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has awarded the Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair to Alexander Scott, an associate professor of Spanish at Virginia Western Community College. The endowed chair is named for Don Smith, the retired head of Roanoke Electric Steel and… Continue Reading Scott earns 2nd Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair
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May 1, 2017By

Pollard Foundation donates $100,000 to culinary arts

At a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the Claude Moore Educational Complex in downtown Roanoke, the Al Pollard Memorial Foundation presented the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation with a $100,000 donation to support Virginia Western’s culinary arts program and student scholarships. The gift was announced… Continue Reading Pollard Foundation donates $100,000 to culinary arts
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May 1, 2017By

Educational Foundation announces 2017 Board of Directors

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is pleased to announce new members and officers for its 2017 Board of Directors. The board members, who offer guidance and expertise on campaigns such as the Community College Access Program (CCAP), include leaders from a wide array… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces 2017 Board of Directors
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April 28, 2017By

Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of a new scholarship that supports students completing academic internships. Megan Perdue of Glade Hill is the first student to receive the Cabell Brand Center Gap Scholarship, which is named for… Continue Reading Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship
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