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Virginia Western Community College Expands Offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center

A celebration of the new programs and facilities will be marked with a ribbon cutting and open house on September 26, 2024.

VWCC President Sandel to Retire

Dr. Robert H. Sandel, fourth president of Virginia Western Community College, will retire on June 30, 2025.

SACSCOC Reaffirms Virginia Western’s Accreditation After Rigorous Review

The 10-year review was completed with no additional reporting required.

Virginia Western Community College Awarded National Science Foundation Grant Focused on Agricultural Technology

Virginia Western was one of 24 community colleges nationwide selected to participate in the Mentor-Connect sessions which ultimately led to the College’s successful award for a grant to focus on agricultural technology.

Virginia Western Fuels Roanoke Valley Economy on Many Levels, New Study Finds

Virginia Western Community College contributes over $300 million annually to the regional economy, according to a new study.

Virginia Western Educational Foundation Announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey Joining Board of Directors

The volunteer Board of Directors guides the Educational Foundation’s mission as an independent nonprofit organization supporting student scholarships, faculty development and endowment initiatives at Virginia Western Community College.

Virginia Western Welcomes New Nursing Director

Dr. Kelley Pennell has two decades of nursing experience and leadership.

Virginia Western Introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Training at the EnVision Center

For many, this training will be low to no cost, leading to an in-demand career in healthcare.

Behind Every Great Leader

Behind these higher education presidents are some pretty incredible spouses.

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.

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Virginia Western Community College Expands Offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center

A celebration of the new programs and facilities will be marked with a ribbon cutting and open house on September 26, 2024.
Dr. Sandel announces his retirement as president of Virginia Western Community College.

VWCC President Sandel to Retire

Dr. Robert H. Sandel, fourth president of Virginia Western Community College, will retire on June 30, 2025.
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SACSCOC Reaffirms Virginia Western’s Accreditation After Rigorous Review

The 10-year review was completed with no additional reporting required.
The Virginia Western planning team visited Red Sun Farms in Dublin in April 2023 during the proposal planning process and observed the facility’s hydroponic systems.

Virginia Western Community College Awarded National Science Foundation Grant Focused on Agricultural Technology

Virginia Western was one of 24 community colleges nationwide selected to participate in the Mentor-Connect sessions which ultimately led to the College’s successful award for a grant to focus on agricultural technology.
A new study finds that Virginia Western’s economic impact supports 4,405 jobs in the Roanoke Valley.

Virginia Western Fuels Roanoke Valley Economy on Many Levels, New Study Finds

Virginia Western Community College contributes over $300 million annually to the regional economy, according to a new study.
John Lugar, President, Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc.

Virginia Western Educational Foundation Announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey Joining Board of Directors

The volunteer Board of Directors guides the Educational Foundation’s mission as an independent nonprofit organization supporting student scholarships, faculty development and endowment initiatives at Virginia Western Community College.
Dr. Kelley Pennell joins Virginia Western as the new Nursing Director.

Virginia Western Welcomes New Nursing Director

Dr. Kelley Pennell has two decades of nursing experience and leadership.
Virginia Western Community College is offering a six-week Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) training program at the Roanoke EnVision Center, 2607 Salem Turnpike N.W. Photo courtesy of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Virginia Western Introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Training at the EnVision Center

For many, this training will be low to no cost, leading to an in-demand career in healthcare.
Kelly Shushok is a constant presence at Roanoke College functions, often side by side with her husband.

Behind Every Great Leader

Behind these higher education presidents are some pretty incredible spouses.
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.
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