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December 1, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

Arboretum’s day-to-day operation depends on plant sales

The Community Arboretum’s Poinsettia Sale, open to the public, is Friday, Dec. 5, from 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Charitable donations, volunteer efforts and plant sales help pay for site improvements and day-to-day operations of the Arboretum. By Allison Taylor… Continue Reading Arboretum’s day-to-day operation depends on plant sales

November 20, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $198,111 in general scholarships to 121 students attending Virginia Western Community College. In 2024-25, the Educational Foundation also established these new general scholarships: Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Scholarship in Honor of Rich Crites Lottie… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipients

October 2, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program

Celebrated author Beth Macy brings her new story to a Roanoke audience for a powerful and inspiring night in support of Virginia Western’s Great Expectations program, which serves former foster youth. Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is hosting the event Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Roanoke… Continue Reading Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program

September 30, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation Virginia Western graduate

Virginia Western Community College alumnus Samuel Hayes III ('83) opened "The Power of Networking," a 2025-26 lecture series organized by Roanoke City Community College Access Program (CCAP) Success Coach Frank Tyree. The series is open to current students and funded by a Bright Ideas Innovation… Continue Reading ‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation Virginia Western graduate

June 23, 2025ByErica Myatt

Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has reached its initial $15 million fundraising goal for an unrestricted endowment fund, known as the Virginia Western Forward Fund: a vision of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr., which will support the College's long-range strategic goals and positively… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment

June 12, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors   

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named new Board of Directors leadership as of June 2025. Russ Ellett has been named Board Chair and W. Heywood Fralin Board Vice Chair. Joseph Gaither In addition, Edwin “Ed” C. Hall has moved to Director Emeriti… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors   

May 2, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $189,070 in general scholarships to 144 students attending the spring semester at Virginia Western Community College. Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients

April 25, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award

Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad of Roanoke, Va., has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. Mary Ann Steger Conrad received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Pictured… Continue Reading Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award

February 14, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

Student support focus of Virginia Western’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders

Since 2022, Virginia Western Community College President Dr. Robert H. Sandel has invited leaders of nonprofit groups in Northwest Roanoke to a series of outreach breakfasts where they explore a shared mission of improving lives through education. At the most recent breakfast, held Feb. 8,… Continue Reading Student support focus of Virginia Western’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders

January 23, 2025ByCarole Tarrant

Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award

The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed… Continue Reading Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award

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