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Virginia Western part of coalition addressing alcohol-related crashes among youths
The Roanoke Prevention Planning Team, a collaborative partner of Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), has been awarded a grant by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to reduce the rate of motor vehicle crashes involving a driver under the influence… Continue Reading Virginia Western part of coalition addressing alcohol-related crashes among youths
Virginia Western plans big move for popular programs
Virginia Western’s new Center for Science and Health Professions will mean new space and cutting-edge technology for programs like Dental Hygiene. Read more…
Virginia Western partners with Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Virginia Western Community College and Jefferson College of Health Sciences are working to make it easier for students to earn bachelor’s degrees and help meet the region’s demand for health care workers. Read more…
Virginia Western helps mechatronics training start early
There is demand in the Roanoke Valley to fill highly trained manufacturing jobs — and that is why mechatronics engineering feeder programs have popped up at four local secondary schools in association with Virginia Western. Read more…
Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon
Join Virginia Western and support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by tuning into 99.1 FM, or listening online (www.Q99fm.com) to the 9th annual Dick & Dave’s CARE FOR KIDS RADIOTHON. Listen live all day Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, as as the CMN raises funds… Continue Reading Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon
Blue Stars hang on for men’s basketball win
The Virginia Western Community College Blue Stars men’s basketball team won its first home game of the spring semester, knocking off the Lord Fairfax Cannons 88-84 on Jan. 28. Trailing by three points at halftime, the Blue Stars’ pressure defense and the hot shooting of… Continue Reading Blue Stars hang on for men’s basketball win