Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Patel joining Board of Directors
Kirtesh Patel has joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Patel is President and Chief Operating Officer of Omma Management LLC. Kirtesh Patel The volunteer Board of Directors guides the Educational Foundation’s mission of supporting student scholarships, faculty development… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Patel joining Board of DirectorsRead More
Registration open for Virginia Western’s 2nd annual Nurses Run for Education Virtual 5K
Runners or walkers encouraged to participate during Nurses Week May 6-12 Nursing student and runner Kara Gerenser The Virginia Western Community College nursing program announces the second annual Nurses Run for Education Virtual 5K race to support the program, students and future front-line workers. Participants… Continue Reading Registration open for Virginia Western’s 2nd annual Nurses Run for Education Virtual 5KRead More
Winners announced in Virginia Western’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Show
Virginia Western’s Radiography Club earned the top honors from a judging panel in the College’s first Sidewalk Chalk Art Show on April 11. Sidewalk Chalk Art show judges Bryce Cobbs (from left), Mike Allen, Maggie Perrin-Key and Josh Nolan-Shafer review the winning entry by the… Continue Reading Winners announced in Virginia Western’s Sidewalk Chalk Art ShowRead More
Virginia Western’s first Sidewalk Chalk Art Show on April 11 highlights scholarship opportunities
More than 20 campus groups will compete April 11 in Virginia Western Community College’s first Sidewalk Chalk Art Show, located in the new STEM building courtyard. The theme of the artwork will be “OPPORTUNITY,” highlighting the estimated $1.4 million in scholarships offered by the Virginia… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s first Sidewalk Chalk Art Show on April 11 highlights scholarship opportunitiesRead More
Sidewalk Chalk Art Show scheduled for April 11
Student clubs and campus departments are invited to create around the theme of “Opportunity” The Student Activities office is collaborating with the Virginia Western Educational Foundation to offer an exciting contest and club fundraiser this spring. The Sidewalk Chalk Art Show will be held Monday,… Continue Reading Sidewalk Chalk Art Show scheduled for April 11Read More
Applications now accepted for Fralin Futures STEM-H Scholarship at Virginia Western
Merit-based program provides tuition, coaching and living expense stipend Applications are now being accepted for the Fralin Futures STEM-H Scholarships, providing eligible Virginia Western Community College students enrolled in any STEM-H (science, technology, engineering, math and health) program with the opportunity to receive full tuition… Continue Reading Applications now accepted for Fralin Futures STEM-H Scholarship at Virginia WesternRead More
Virginia Western students encouraged to apply online for fall 2022 scholarships using new and easy process.
Virginia Western students can apply for scholarships now through May 1, 2022, using a new and easy online application. More than 90 scholarships worth $366,000 will be offered by the Virginia Western Educational Foundation for the fall 2022 semester. Scholarships are awarded primarily based on… Continue Reading Virginia Western students encouraged to apply online for fall 2022 scholarships using new and easy process.Read More
Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award
ROANOKE – The Virginia Western Community College Alumni Association is calling for nominations for its 2022 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 on the… Continue Reading Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardRead More
Belton joins Virginia Western Educational Foundation Board of Directors
Kenneth Belton has joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Kenneth “Kenny” Belton Belton is owner of Your Church Partner, LLC, and is a Roanoke College alumnus now serving on the college’s Board of Trustees. The volunteer Board of… Continue Reading Belton joins Virginia Western Educational Foundation Board of DirectorsRead More
Aging gazebo at Community Arboretum rebuilt with support of fundraising campaign
After two-plus years of planning and fundraising, the picturesque gazebo has been rebuilt at the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western. Construction wrapped up in the days prior to Christmas 2021. Clark BeCraft, Horticulture Program coordinator, has worked closely with volunteers, donors and school officials to… Continue Reading Aging gazebo at Community Arboretum rebuilt with support of fundraising campaignRead More
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