November 19, 2021By

Virginia Western nurtures green-collar workforce

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover Sean Beckner’s voice cracks when he talks about the time he interviewed for a job at a corporate lawn care company and… Continue Reading Virginia Western nurtures green-collar workforce
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November 18, 2021By

Two brothers, both community college graduates, follow a winding, fulfilling path for their education

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover Mohammad Sabbagh started dreaming of being a doctor when he was in eighth grade. At the time, he was living in Syria… Continue Reading Two brothers, both community college graduates, follow a winding, fulfilling path for their education
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November 18, 2021By

Virginia Western radiography graduate credits clinical experience, responsive faculty for her bright future

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover When Sheridan Saunders found herself quarantined at home in fall 2020 for a COVID exposure, she was concerned about missing two… Continue Reading Virginia Western radiography graduate credits clinical experience, responsive faculty for her bright future
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November 8, 2021By

Community partnership propels success of CCAP

Nearly 500 students are attending Virginia Western tuition-free this fall thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP). Since 2008, public localities and private donors have united in support of CCAP, which is the largest “free college” program at… Continue Reading Community partnership propels success of CCAP
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October 18, 2021By

New Fralin Futures cohort benefits from coach and enhancements

The Virginia Western Community Educational Foundation has enhanced its Fralin Futures STEM-H Scholarship program in fall 2021 by hiring a new success coach and offering targeted career planning and mentorship opportunities to recipients. Thirty-six students were named to the 2021-22 Fralin Futures Scholars cohort and… Continue Reading New Fralin Futures cohort benefits from coach and enhancements
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October 14, 2021By

Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $108,965 in general scholarships to 76 students attending the Fall Semester 2021 at Virginia Western Community College. For information on donating to or establishing a scholarship at Virginia Western, contact Donor  Relations Coordinator Amanda… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
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May 13, 2021By

Hall’s planned gift strengthens endowment and student emergency fund

Edwin C. Hall, founder of Hall Associates Inc. The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is honored to announce the receipt of a multigenerational planned gift by Mr. Edwin C. Hall, founder of the Roanoke-based real estate firm Hall Associates Inc.  Initial giving is valued… Continue Reading Hall’s planned gift strengthens endowment and student emergency fund
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April 15, 2021By

First VWCC Culinary Arts Salon gives students taste of international competition

Virginia Western Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program hosts first Culinary Arts Salon with international list of chef competitors 3 students place in competition funded by the Educational Foundation’s Donald G. Smith endowment ROANOKE – Virginia Western Community College’s Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program recently hosted… Continue Reading First VWCC Culinary Arts Salon gives students taste of international competition
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March 24, 2021By

Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded scholarships to 113 students attending the spring 2021 semester at Virginia Western Community College. Deadline to apply for fall 2021 scholarships is May 3, 2021. Apply now at: www.virginiawestern.edu/scholarships.   RecipientLocalitySpring 2021 Award(s)Carstella OsborneAlleghany… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients
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March 11, 2021By

Support VWCC Nursing with virtual 5K race

The Virginia Western Community College nursing program announces the Nurses Run for Education Virtual 5K race to support the program, students and future front-line workers. Participants in the event can run or walk the 5K distance at the location of their choice from April 17… Continue Reading Support VWCC Nursing with virtual 5K race
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