Pandemic increases student emergency needs at Virginia Western
When spring classes at Virginia Western Community College were abruptly moved online last spring, many students found themselves unequipped to continue learning. Many didn’t have personal computers or internet service, and they didn’t have the finances to pay for these new necessities. That was the… Continue Reading Pandemic increases student emergency needs at Virginia WesternRead More
Virginia Western announces new cohort of Fralin Futures STEM-H scholarship recipients
After a successful pilot year, the Virginia Western Community Educational Foundation expanded the Fralin Futures STEM-H Scholarship program, doubling the number of recipients for 2020-21. Twenty-six students were named to the 2020-21 Fralin Scholars cohort and will receive financial and academic resources to assist them… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces new cohort of Fralin Futures STEM-H scholarship recipientsRead More
Virginia Western announces donations from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support for Student Co-Op
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces a $20,000 combined donation from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support of the Virginia Western Student Co-Op fueled by Kroger. The Student Co-Op, which launched on campus in Fall Semester 2019, is aimed at eliminating student… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces donations from Kroger and Kraft Heinz to renew support for Student Co-OpRead More
Nursing faculty earn national distinction
Six Virginia Western faculty members have earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), one of the highest distinctions for a nurse educator. Continue Reading Nursing faculty earn national distinctionRead More
Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to students
An anonymous donor’s gift of $10,000 has doubled the amount of funding available in the Virginia Western Rapids Response Student Emergency Fund. The donor is a retired businessman and an alumnus of Virginia Western College who wants to help students struggling to balance school and… Continue Reading Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to students Continue Reading Donor’s gift doubles amount of emergency funds available to studentsRead More
Educational Foundation awards Innovation Grants
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation awarded nearly $24,000 to six Virginia Western faculty and staff members to support innovative initiatives designed to positively impact student success and advance novel ideas. This year’s awardees received between $500-$7,200 apiece to fund their initiatives. The Educational Foundation’s Innovation… Continue Reading Educational Foundation awards Innovation GrantsRead More
Virginia Western presents 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award to Tony Pearman
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation recognizes Tony Pearman (’10), President and CEO of Access Advertising and Public Relations, with its 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. Pearman first attended Virginia Western in 1998, later returning for additional coursework in 2008 and 2010. Virginia Western’s Distinguished… Continue Reading Virginia Western presents 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award to Tony PearmanRead More
Virginia Western presents 2020 Community College Impact Award to Kroger
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation presented the 2020 Community College Impact Award to Kroger, in recognition of its monetary and gift in-kind support to advance the fight against student food insecurity. The award was to have been presented publicly on March 25, 2020,… Continue Reading Virginia Western presents 2020 Community College Impact Award to KrogerRead More
Educational Foundation announces Spring scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $137,395 in scholarships to 83 students enrolled in the Spring Semester 2020 at Virginia Western Community College. Applications are being accepted for Fall Semester 2020 scholarships through May 3, 2020. Students are eligible for… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces Spring scholarship recipientsRead More
Photos from the Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off March 9
For more details, see “Winners of Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off announced.”Read More
Recent News
- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients May 2, 2024
- Trip to Washington, D.C., is a semester highlight May 1, 2024
- Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy April 30, 2024
- Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College April 26, 2024
- Celebration held for new Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany April 24, 2024