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U.S. Secretary of Education 2012 Back-to-School Bus Tour
Join us at 10:40 a.m., Friday, September 21st, in Whitman Theater as the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, discusses college-to-career readiness. Joining him will be College president, Robert Sandel, professor Brenda Ashcraft, RGC Resources CEO John Williamson and Assistant Secretary of Vocational and Adult… Continue Reading U.S. Secretary of Education 2012 Back-to-School Bus Tour
Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at Virginia Western
Virginia Western Community College announces that the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust has made a commitment of $5 million over five years to create an endowment for scholarships at the College. At least 75 percent of the funding will be used for scholarships in the… Continue Reading Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at Virginia Western
Virginia Western student helps provide clean, reliable water in El Salvador
ROANOKE – Through the support of a grant called Geospatial Technician Education Through Virginia’s Community Colleges, a Virginia Western Community College student is helping provide the people from a small village in El Salvador with cleaner, more reliable water. Gary Stein is not the traditional… Continue Reading Virginia Western student helps provide clean, reliable water in El Salvador
Virginia Western Community College and Bluefield State College sign articulation agreement for business programs
Virginia Western Community College and Bluefield State College signed an articulation agreement Tuesday, June 5, that will result in a seamless and cost-effective transition between the two institutions for students majoring in business programs. Virginia Western students completing their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degrees… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College and Bluefield State College sign articulation agreement for business programs
New Student Payment Process
Students: On May 7, 2012 we are transitioning to a new web payment process, “QuikPay.” This will replace the “Make A Payment” process. For further instructions click:
Virginia Western and Advance Auto Parts Announce Major Partnership to Support Community College Access Program
Virginia Western Community College and Advance Auto Parts announced a major partnership today to provide funding for the Community College Access Program (CCAP). The Roanoke-headquartered company has committed to providing $125,000 this year as part of an ongoing partnership to help make college possible for… Continue Reading Virginia Western and Advance Auto Parts Announce Major Partnership to Support Community College Access Program