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Warner, Ottaway presented 2015 Impact Awards
Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation is proud to present the 2015 Community College Impact Award to Carolyn Warner and Geoffrey M. Ottaway, in recognition of the establishment of the Michael E. Warner Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the Michael E. Warner Memorial Annual Golf Tournament. … Continue Reading Warner, Ottaway presented 2015 Impact Awards
Virginia Western racquetball team wraps up season strong
The Virginia Western Community College racquetball team finishes its first season in the MidAtlantic Collegiate Racquetball Conference in seventh place out of 15 teams. The conference is open to colleges and universities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, West Virginia, east Tennessee and the District of… Continue Reading Virginia Western racquetball team wraps up season strong
Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship to honor service of Virginia Western professor
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has established a new scholarship fund, The Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship, in honor of Richard (Rich) Gaynor, a professor of mental health technology from Salem who loyally served the College for 33 years and passed away Feb.… Continue Reading Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship to honor service of Virginia Western professor
Virginia Western to launch Medical Laboratory Technology program
Virginia Western Community College announces the launch of a Medical Laboratory Technology program in the Fall Semester 2015. The program will fill a growing need in the Roanoke Region’s thriving healthcare industry and provide students opportunities to begin strong careers in the medical field. The… Continue Reading Virginia Western to launch Medical Laboratory Technology program
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2015 Board of Directors
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is pleased to announce new members and officers for its 2015 Board of Directors. The board members, who offer guidance and expertise on campaigns such as the Community College Access Program (CCAP), include leaders from a wide array… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2015 Board of Directors
Virginia Western among participants in Governor McAuliffe’s credentialing program for high-demand sectors
Commonwealth’s $500,000 investment will help 500 Virginians earn credentials through incentive program Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday that seven of Virginia’s Community Colleges, including Virginia Western Community College, will receive direct incentives totaling $500,000 for student completion of credentials identified regionally as high-demand by business… Continue Reading Virginia Western among participants in Governor McAuliffe’s credentialing program for high-demand sectors