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Virginia Western Nursing Program Gains Continuing Accreditation Through 2032

For the second consecutive year, 100% of program graduates pass the NCLEX-RN licensure exam on their first attempt.

Military Friendly Survey Recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation

This designation affirms the College's dedication to creating a welcoming, accessible and resource-rich environment tailored to the needs of the military community.

Mural Adds Artistic Note to Virginia Western Campus

Alumnus Corey Thrasher creates artwork for side of Chapman Hall.

VWCC Educational Foundation Reaches $15 Million Goal for Unrestricted Endowment

Milestone announced at June 14 gala honoring Dr. Robert H. Sandel as he retires from Virginia Western presidency.

Laura Treanor Selected for President at Virginia Western Community College

Dr. Laura Treanor will become the fifth president of Virginia Western Community College.

Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University Announce Articulation Agreement for Biotechnology Students

Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University signed an articulation agreement on Monday, May 19, that will result in a seamless transition for students focusing on the field of biotechnology.

Virginia Western Announces Accreditation Candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

The program will serve regional workforce needs and expand access to in-demand healthcare.

Community College Philanthropists Honored with Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

Nominated by Virginia Western Community College, Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.

Coaching Program Offers CLEAR Path to Empower Students

Virginia Western Community College aims to help students build resilience.

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.

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The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted Continuing Accreditation status through 2032 to the Nursing Program at Virginia Western Community College.

Virginia Western Nursing Program Gains Continuing Accreditation Through 2032

For the second consecutive year, 100% of program graduates pass the NCLEX-RN licensure exam on their first attempt.
Brandon Snead (right) serves as VERITAS Veteran Liaison at Virginia Western Community College, helping provide support through the Military Student Center. Virginia Western has been recognized with a Silver Designation in the Military Friendly Survey.

Military Friendly Survey Recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation

This designation affirms the College's dedication to creating a welcoming, accessible and resource-rich environment tailored to the needs of the military community.
Virginia Western’s new mural, created by alumnus Corey Thrasher, beautifies the side of Chapman Hall.

Mural Adds Artistic Note to Virginia Western Campus

Alumnus Corey Thrasher creates artwork for side of Chapman Hall.
A gala event Saturday, June 14, celebrated Dr. Robert H. “Bobby” Sandel’s educational legacy as he retires after 24 years as president of Virginia Western Community College. Pictured are (from left) Dr. David Doré, chancellor of the Virginia Community College System; Dr. Sandel; and Virginia Western Educational Foundation Board Chair Deborah Petrine, who announced that the Virginia Western Forward Fund has reached its initial $15 million fundraising goal.

VWCC Educational Foundation Reaches $15 Million Goal for Unrestricted Endowment

Milestone announced at June 14 gala honoring Dr. Robert H. Sandel as he retires from Virginia Western presidency.
Laura Treanor has been selected for president at Virginia Western Community College.

Laura Treanor Selected for President at Virginia Western Community College

Dr. Laura Treanor will become the fifth president of Virginia Western Community College.
Virginia Western’s vice president of academic and workforce solutions, Dr. Elizabeth Wilmer, and James Madison University’s interim provost, Dr. Bob Kolvoord, signed an articulation agreement on Monday, May 19, that will result in a seamless transition for students focusing on the field of biotechnology.

Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University Announce Articulation Agreement for Biotechnology Students

Virginia Western Community College and James Madison University signed an articulation agreement on Monday, May 19, that will result in a seamless transition for students focusing on the field of biotechnology.
Newly constructed lab space at Virginia Western supports hands-on training for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, which has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The lab features industry-standard equipment to prepare students for real-world clinical environments.

Virginia Western Announces Accreditation Candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

The program will serve regional workforce needs and expand access to in-demand healthcare.
Mary Ann Steger Conrad received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Pictured (from left): Jane Sandel; Amanda Mansfield, Virginia Western Educational Foundation Philanthropy Director; Mary Ann Steger Conrad; Dr. David Doré, Virginia Community College System Chancellor; Dr. Robert Sandel, Virginia Western President; and Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, Virginia Western Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Photo by Clem Britt, Virginia Community College System.

Community College Philanthropists Honored with Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

Nominated by Virginia Western Community College, Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.
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.
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.
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