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Coaching Program Offers CLEAR Path to Empower Students

Virginia Western Community College aims to help students build resilience.

Brown Edwards’ Laura Sprouse Recognized in Forbes Inaugural Best-In-State CPAs List

Laura Sprouse, Chief Executive Officer at Brown Edwards, has been named to Forbes' inaugural "Best-In-State CPAs" list.

James Stovall Receives Advocacy Impact Award

The executive director of Hermitage Roanoke is honored for leadership in Alzheimer’s awareness.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters Extend “Radio Soul!” Tour with Roanoke Stop

Catch Elvis Costello and The Imposters live in Roanoke on their newly added East Coast tour dates, performing iconic hits from the 1970s and 1980s alongside fan favorites and surprises.

Busk Roanoke Hosts Street Performer Expo May 9-11

Witness award-winning performers, dancers, musicians and artists in downtown Roanoke on Mother’s Day weekend.

The Slap Shop Opens in Downtown Roanoke

The Slap Shop brings bold creativity to downtown Roanoke.

Director of National Hurricane Center Named 2025 VWCC Distinguished Alum

Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, was named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College.

Christopher Caldwell Hits a High Note as Botetourt County Teacher of the Year

Lord Botetourt’s band director turns decades of passion, mentorship and music into a lasting legacy.

Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir Presents 38th Annual Spring Concert

Spring into the season of hope with the music of the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir!

Saint Francis Service Dogs Announces Open Registration for  Barks ‘n Rec 2025!

It’s a do your own thing fundraiser.

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A cross-section of Virginia Western staff, faculty and administrators assembled during the College’s Spring Break for CLEAR Coaching offered by the firm InsideTrack. Patrick Boye (front, in striped sweater) and Ben Smith (in white shirt), InsideTrack trainers, are flanked by AVP of Institutional Effectiveness, Dr. Jolene Hamm, and VP of Student Affairs Bernadette “Bern” Battle. CLEAR stands for Confirm, Legitimize, Evaluate, and Respond.

Coaching Program Offers CLEAR Path to Empower Students

Virginia Western Community College aims to help students build resilience.
Laura Sprouse, Brown Edwards Chief Executive Officer

Brown Edwards’ Laura Sprouse Recognized in Forbes Inaugural Best-In-State CPAs List

Laura Sprouse, Chief Executive Officer at Brown Edwards, has been named to Forbes' inaugural "Best-In-State CPAs" list.
James Stovall, Executive Director of Hermitage Roanoke, accepts the 2025 Advocacy Impact Award by the Alzheimer’s Association Central & Western Virginia Chapter.

James Stovall Receives Advocacy Impact Award

The executive director of Hermitage Roanoke is honored for leadership in Alzheimer’s awareness.
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters Extend “Radio Soul!” Tour with Roanoke Stop

Catch Elvis Costello and The Imposters live in Roanoke on their newly added East Coast tour dates, performing iconic hits from the 1970s and 1980s alongside fan favorites and surprises.
Flesh and Pearls Poetry, a busking act from New Orleans, on her last trip through Roanoke.

Busk Roanoke Hosts Street Performer Expo May 9-11

Witness award-winning performers, dancers, musicians and artists in downtown Roanoke on Mother’s Day weekend.
Inside The Slap Shop

The Slap Shop Opens in Downtown Roanoke

The Slap Shop brings bold creativity to downtown Roanoke.
Michael Brennan

Director of National Hurricane Center Named 2025 VWCC Distinguished Alum

Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, was named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College.
Christopher Caldwell prepares to direct his band.

Christopher Caldwell Hits a High Note as Botetourt County Teacher of the Year

Lord Botetourt’s band director turns decades of passion, mentorship and music into a lasting legacy.
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Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir Presents 38th Annual Spring Concert

Spring into the season of hope with the music of the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir!
Saint Francis Partner, Lucy, and her service dog, Beck, swimming for Barks ‘n Rec.

Saint Francis Service Dogs Announces Open Registration for  Barks ‘n Rec 2025!

It’s a do your own thing fundraiser.
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