Friendship Retirement Community announces donation to name new Virginia Western Community College nursing labs
Roanoke — Friendship Retirement Community recently announced its support of Virginia Western Community College with a $150,000 gift to name the RN Nursing Lab and RN Simulation Lab in the Center for Science and Health Professions. The center, currently under construction, is scheduled to open… Continue Reading Friendship Retirement Community announces donation to name new Virginia Western Community College nursing labsRead More
Pair of Virginia Western scholarship recipients honored
Virginia Western Community College student Greg Whiting, of Buchanan, was one of 44 Virginia community college students honored on Nov. 13 at a ceremony highlighting their scholastic achievement and success. The scholarship recipients represent the 23 colleges of Virginia’s Community Colleges. Whiting graduated from James… Continue Reading Pair of Virginia Western scholarship recipients honoredRead More
Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at Virginia Western
Virginia Western Community College announces that the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust has made a commitment of $5 million over five years to create an endowment for scholarships at the College. At least 75 percent of the funding will be used for scholarships in the… Continue Reading Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at Virginia WesternRead More
Virginia Western and Advance Auto Parts Announce Major Partnership to Support Community College Access Program
Virginia Western Community College and Advance Auto Parts announced a major partnership today to provide funding for the Community College Access Program (CCAP). The Roanoke-headquartered company has committed to providing $125,000 this year as part of an ongoing partnership to help make college possible for… Continue Reading Virginia Western and Advance Auto Parts Announce Major Partnership to Support Community College Access ProgramRead More
Virginia Western Community College announces $50,000 grant to Community College Access Program for Franklin County
Virginia Western Community College announces the award of $50,000 in project grant funds to continue the Community College Access Program (CCAP) for Franklin County. Through CCAP, local high school graduates have the opportunity to go to college and earn an associate’s degree or career certificate… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College announces $50,000 grant to Community College Access Program for Franklin CountyRead More
Congressman Goodlatte supports Virginia Western Educational Foundation
Congressman Bob Goodlatte visited Virginia Western on Wednesday to make a donation to its Educational Foundation. Watch the WSLS report here: http://tinyurl.com/3jw72ln Read More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation partners with Kroger, Stop In Food Stores to make college a reality for local students
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., announces a new partnership with Kroger and Stop In Food Stores to make May the Community College Access Program (CCAP) Month. Throughout the Roanoke Valley, customers will have the opportunity to support CCAP, which helps area high… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation partners with Kroger, Stop In Food Stores to make college a reality for local studentsRead More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation Offers $150,000 in Scholarships
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., is offering more than $150,000 in scholarship opportunities for students applying to attend Virginia Western during the upcoming academic year. More than 120 scholarships in total will be distributed. Prospective and current students can apply now for… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation Offers $150,000 in ScholarshipsRead More
Recent News
- Opportunity unlocked for Virginia Western business students through University of Alaska Southeast November 24, 2025
- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipients November 20, 2025
- Virginia Western staff member receives statewide honor in workforce development November 17, 2025
- Virginia Western and Total Action for Progress (TAP) join together to offer Nurse Aide training for certification November 13, 2025
- Virginia Western hydroponics program grows high schoolers’ skills October 29, 2025

