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Value-added relationships: A Q&A with Dr. Sandel
Educational Foundation Philanthropy Director Amanda Mansfield sat down with Virginia Western President Robert H. “Bobby” Sandel shortly after he announced last summer that he would retire in 2025 after 24 years of service to the College. Their conversation touched on his philosophy regarding philanthropy, his… Continue Reading Value-added relationships: A Q&A with Dr. Sandel
Virginia Western participates in Radford University’s Tartan Transfer Program
Dr. Robert Sandel (second from right), president of Virginia Western, joins presidents from seven other community colleges and Radford University President Bret Danilowicz (center) in signing documents to launch the Tartan Transfer Program on Nov. 6. Photos courtesy of Radford University. On Wednesday, Nov. 6,… Continue Reading Virginia Western participates in Radford University’s Tartan Transfer Program
Faculty member Kevin Cales to be featured on public radio program
Virginia Western faculty member Kevin Cales has been interviewed for the public radio program “With Good Reason.” As the show describes, “Life’s big changes often leave us grappling for meaning. As a philosophical counselor, Kevin Cales (Virginia Western Community College) works with people to understand… Continue Reading Faculty member Kevin Cales to be featured on public radio program
Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western, receives VCCS Expanding Opportunities Award
The Virginia Community College System honored Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, at the Hire Ed Chancellor’s Awards on Thursday, Oct. 24. The annual awards recognize people and organizations who have gone the extra mile to promote student success and equitable access… Continue Reading Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western, receives VCCS Expanding Opportunities Award
For Virginia Western graduate, support propels an international career
By Karenna Glover Panama, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, and China — these are just some of the destinations Marla Moock, 25, has visited in the first nine months as a sales application engineer for port solutions at TMEIC. The Roanoke-based corporation specializes in electrical and… Continue Reading For Virginia Western graduate, support propels an international career
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $152,436 in general scholarships to 142 students attending the fall 2024 semester at Virginia Western Community College. In 2023-24, the Educational Foundation established 11 new general scholarships: Bent Mountain Center Annual Scholarship Margaret and… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipients