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Three community colleges partner to expand paramedic training
Dr. Peter Anderson (from left), New River Community College Vice President of Instruction and Student Services; Dr. John Capps, President of Central Virginia Community College; and Dr. Robert Sandel, President of Virginia Western Community College at the celebration to launch a Paramedic Program partnership. Photo… Continue Reading Three community colleges partner to expand paramedic training
Finalists certified for Virginia Western Community College presidency
The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Virginia Western Community College. The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Virginia Western Community College, to succeed Dr. Robert Sandel,… Continue Reading Finalists certified for Virginia Western Community College presidency
Agripalooza event at Virginia Western uplifts agricultural community
The Virginia Small Business Development Center, Greater Roanoke & NRV, in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and presenting sponsor Farm Credit of the Virginias, hosted Agripalooza on National Agriculture Day, March 18. Continue Reading Agripalooza event at Virginia Western uplifts agricultural community
Health Professions Summit at Virginia Western inspires local high school students
Samuel Smith, a senior at William Fleming High School, works with a simulated patient at Virginia Western’s Health Professions Summit on Friday, February 28. Virginia Western Community College hosted a one-day Health Professions Summit on Friday, February 28, 2025, welcoming 90 high school students from… Continue Reading Health Professions Summit at Virginia Western inspires local high school students
Virginia Western student addresses Legislative Reception in Richmond
Virginia Western student Nick Flurnoy was the featured student speaker at the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education’s Legislative Reception on Jan. 21 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Continue Reading Virginia Western student addresses Legislative Reception in Richmond
Human Services Program celebrates more than half a century of regional impact
Virginia Western’s Human Services Program paused this semester to reflect on more than a half-century of serving the community. A reception brought together alumni, community partners, students, and College faculty and staff for “Honoring Our History, Shaping Our Future” on Jan. 30 at the College’s… Continue Reading Human Services Program celebrates more than half a century of regional impact