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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.

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.

Virginia Western Recipients Earn Statewide Honors

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

Virginia Western Invites K-8 Students and Families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13

This free event includes hands-on activities and food.

Virginia Western Students Win Poetry and Visual Arts Contests; Poet Earns Spot to Compete for Statewide Title

Participating students submitted original poetry and visual artworks during February and March interpreting the theme “I Belong.”

Virginia Western Welcomes Bernadette Battle as New Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

Her extensive experience in community college leadership will help students thrive.

Virginia Western Event Puts Spotlight on Administrative Professionals

The Virginia Western Community College Workforce Solutions Division launches “Let Them Shine: An Administrative Professionals Celebration,” an annual event to recognize and invest in those who fill these key roles in organizations across the region.

Virginia Western Corporate Training Workshops Help Employers Provide for Professionals’ Growth

All are one-day, high-engagement sessions.

Charting a Sustainable Path Forward

Small changes will make a big impact on our journey toward a sustainable future.

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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.
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.
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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Virginia Western Invites K-8 Students and Families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13

This free event includes hands-on activities and food.
Virginia Western student Chanlee Luu will compete for the statewide title of Poet Laureate of Virginia’s Community Colleges on Saturday, April 6, in Charlottesville.

Virginia Western Students Win Poetry and Visual Arts Contests; Poet Earns Spot to Compete for Statewide Title

Participating students submitted original poetry and visual artworks during February and March interpreting the theme “I Belong.”
Bernadette “Bern” Battle joins Virginia Western as the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.

Virginia Western Welcomes Bernadette Battle as New Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

Her extensive experience in community college leadership will help students thrive.
Virginia Western Community College Workforce Solutions Division will host “Let Them Shine: An Administrative Professionals Celebration” at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on April 24.

Virginia Western Event Puts Spotlight on Administrative Professionals

The Virginia Western Community College Workforce Solutions Division launches “Let Them Shine: An Administrative Professionals Celebration,” an annual event to recognize and invest in those who fill these key roles in organizations across the region.
Virginia Western faculty member Alexander Scott will be leading workshops on Re-engineering Communication in the Workplace and AI and the Workplace.

Virginia Western Corporate Training Workshops Help Employers Provide for Professionals’ Growth

All are one-day, high-engagement sessions.
9th Street in Southeast Roanoke was renovated late last year as part of the city’s “complete street” initiative. The street was modified to accommodate all users. Notably, bike lanes were added.

Charting a Sustainable Path Forward

Small changes will make a big impact on our journey toward a sustainable future.
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