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Broadway in Roanoke Announces 24/25 Season

This season features five shows, including the area premieres of smash hits TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL and COME FROM AWAY.

State Senator is Keynote Speaker at Virginia Western Community College’s Commencement May 10

The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Berglund Center.

Roanoke’s Ellett Family Honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

The Ellett Family of Roanoke has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.

Weaver Named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Yolonda L. Weaver, D.D.S., (‘94) as recipient of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Building Specialists, Inc. Names New Estimator

Jennifer Caldwell has been named Estimator of Building Specialists Inc., Construction & Design.

Celebration Held for New Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology Program

A celebration was held for the new Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany.

Very Late Bloomer Scores Poetry Award

Mark Fryburg of Daleville will receive a major poetry award from the Poetry Society of Virginia.

Downtown Roanoke’s Community Theatre Debuts in July

Downtown Roanoke will once again be home to a community theatre company, which will stage its first season starting in July.

Virginia Western Recipients Earn Statewide Honors

Faculty member Leslie Watson and CCAP celebrated at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.

The Beach Boys to Bring Their “Endless Summer Gold” Tour to Berglund Center

The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – will bring their “Endless Summer Gold” tour to Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia, on June 18.

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Broadway in Roanoke Announces 24/25 Season

This season features five shows, including the area premieres of smash hits TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL and COME FROM AWAY.
State Senator Chris Head will serve as the keynote speaker at Virginia Western’s May 10 commencement.

State Senator is Keynote Speaker at Virginia Western Community College’s Commencement May 10

The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Berglund Center.
The Ellett Family received the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy on April 16 in Richmond. From left are Shelley Lyons, Virginia Western Community College Administrative Officer for Grants Administration; Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, Virginia Western Vice President of Institutional Advancement; Virginia Community College System Chancellor Dr. David Doré; Frank T. and Lucy R. Ellett; and Jane and Dr. Robert H. Sandel, Virginia Western Community College President.

Roanoke’s Ellett Family Honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

The Ellett Family of Roanoke has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.
Virginia Western Community College has named Yolonda L. Weaver, D.D.S. (‘94) the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Weaver Named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Yolonda L. Weaver, D.D.S., (‘94) as recipient of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Jennifer Caldwell

Building Specialists, Inc. Names New Estimator

Jennifer Caldwell has been named Estimator of Building Specialists Inc., Construction & Design.
MGCC President Dr. John Rainone cuts the ribbon for the new Medical Laboratory Technology Program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany.

Celebration Held for New Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology Program

A celebration was held for the new Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany.
Mark Fryburg

Very Late Bloomer Scores Poetry Award

Mark Fryburg of Daleville will receive a major poetry award from the Poetry Society of Virginia.
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Downtown Roanoke’s Community Theatre Debuts in July

Downtown Roanoke will once again be home to a community theatre company, which will stage its first season starting in July.
Dr. David Doré and Leslie Watson, who received the George B. Vaughan Leadership Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty.

Virginia Western Recipients Earn Statewide Honors

Faculty member Leslie Watson and CCAP celebrated at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
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The Beach Boys to Bring Their “Endless Summer Gold” Tour to Berglund Center

The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – will bring their “Endless Summer Gold” tour to Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia, on June 18.
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