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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
Virginia Western librarian awarded prestigious national public service honor
Hurt is one of only 10 to receive Carnegie Corporation/New York Times-sponsored award On Tuesday at a ceremony in New York, Virginia Western Community College librarian Lynn Hancock Hurt received the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award for her… Continue Reading Virginia Western librarian awarded prestigious national public service honor
Virginia Western announces expanded offerings for Franklin Center
Virginia Western Community College is providing greatly expanded coursework, training, services and transfer opportunities at the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount, including new classes for the Spring Semester 2015. As the primary community college serving Franklin County, Virginia Western is helping make the Franklin Center… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces expanded offerings for Franklin Center
Virginia Western to host National Remembrance Day Roll Call on Veterans Day
Virginia Western Community College will host a National Remembrance Day Roll Call beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday (Veterans Day) at its flag pole area in the Court of Four Seasons. Volunteers will read the names of every U.S. military member killed in action since… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host National Remembrance Day Roll Call on Veterans Day
Rapids men rally but come up short on road
Guilford Technical Community College held off a big second half rally by the Virginia Western men’s team to take a 83-75 basketball victory Tuesday night in Greensboro, NC. Guilford Tech (1-0) limited the Rapids (0-2) to just 31 first-half points but the Rapids found their rhythm in… Continue Reading Rapids men rally but come up short on road