April 15, 2016By

Desimone, Hagmaier join Educational Foundation Board

Christopher Desimone and Jonathan Hagmaier have joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Desimone is President of the law firm Anderson, Desimone & Green, PC, and a member of the Educational Foundation’s Scholarship and Grants Committee. Hagmaier is a… Continue Reading Desimone, Hagmaier join Educational Foundation Board
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April 14, 2016By

Virginia Western unveils sign to honor Halls’ dedication to student success

Virginia Western Community College and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation have dedicated a new sign in front of the Student Life Center to honor the generosity of Hall Associates, a Roanoke-based commercial real estate company, and Edwin C. Hall and his late wife,… Continue Reading Virginia Western unveils sign to honor Halls’ dedication to student success
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March 23, 2016By

Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for Fall

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 72 scholarships to students attending the Spring Semester 2016 at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarship application period for Fall Semester 2016 is open until May 20. Current and incoming students can learn about… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for Fall
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March 14, 2016By

Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented to Loritsch, Crawley

The Virginia Western Educational Foundation is pleased to recognize Dr. Mary B. Loritsch and Salem Chief of Police Michael Crawley as recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award. The two will be honored April 6 at the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation’s Annual Awards… Continue Reading Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented to Loritsch, Crawley
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March 11, 2016By

Community College Impact Award to be presented to the City of Salem

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to present the 2016 Community College Impact Award to the City of Salem, recognizing its pioneering support of the Community College Access Program (CCAP). The award will be presented April 6 at the Educational Foundation’s Annual… Continue Reading Community College Impact Award to be presented to the City of Salem
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February 11, 2016By

New endowed scholarship supports student internships, honors legacy of Cabell Brand

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship to honor the late Cabell Brand, a Salem businessman and philanthropist. Brand, who died in 2015 at age 91, was a longtime supporter of higher education through The… Continue Reading New endowed scholarship supports student internships, honors legacy of Cabell Brand
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December 15, 2015By

Steger to serve as Chairman of Virginia Western Educational Foundation

Dr. Charles W. Steger, President Emeritus of Virginia Tech, has been named Chairman of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation Board of Directors for 2016. Steger joins other local leaders serving as officers of the Educational Foundation: Neil D. Wilkin Jr., Vice Chairman; Dr.… Continue Reading Steger to serve as Chairman of Virginia Western Educational Foundation
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November 23, 2015By

Latest edition of ‘Impact’ magazine highlights Virginia Western donors and new scholarships

The Winter 2016 edition of “Impact,” a magazine and annual report published by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, is now available online. If you would like a print copy or more information, contact Carole Tarrant, Coordinator of Development, at ctarrant@virginiawestern.edu or (540) 857-6281.… Continue Reading Latest edition of ‘Impact’ magazine highlights Virginia Western donors and new scholarships
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October 26, 2015By

Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approves $210,000 in scholarship assistance to Virginia Western

The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission has approved a $210,000 grant to the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation to support scholarships for Franklin County students in the 2016-17 academic year. The funds will support students participating in Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP),… Continue Reading Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approves $210,000 in scholarship assistance to Virginia Western
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October 20, 2015By

Virginia Western names Barrett first Endowed Teaching Chair

  The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has awarded its first Endowed Teaching Chair to Cristin Barrett, an assistant professor of mathematics at Virginia Western Community College. Barrett is the first recipient of the Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair, an honor named for… Continue Reading Virginia Western names Barrett first Endowed Teaching Chair
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