Virginia Western Community College

Fallon Davis graduated from Northside High School and enjoys being a server at Brandon Oaks because everyone is welcoming and friendly.

Brandon Oaks Residents Support VWCC Scholarships

Brandon Oaks residents are supporting scholarships for student-employees to attend Virginia Western Community College.
The program’s transition from RUC to Virginia Western has been in the works since 2019, when Dr. Jordan Tucker was hired as Program Administrator to develop the curriculum, plan the campus laboratory space and procure equipment and resources.

VWCC Launches Physical Therapy Assistant Program in Fall ’22

Virginia Western Community college launches an in-demand Physical Therapy Assistant program this fall, the first of three health care programs formerly offered by Radford University Carilion.
Poster for animated film Epic: two characters ride a green hummingbird over a lush forest and lake.

VWCC Hosts Free Family Movie Nights in Community Arboretum

The animated film “Epic” kicks off VWCC's free family movie nights outdoor series on July 23.
Older man with light gray hair in a navy suit and red patterned tie beside "The Transformational Leader" text.

The Transformational Leader

President Sandel has ushered in enormous growth and positive change for VWCC staff and students.
VERT creates a virtual radiation lab environment where students can practice skills and complete assessments.

VWCC Acquires Virtual Technology for Future Radiologists

Pandemic relief funds offer students remote learning and practice.
Robert Sandel (left) and Lukas Havenstein

VWCC Student Awarded Prestigious Community College Transfer Scholarship

Lukas Havenstein, a student at Virginia Western Community College, is one of 100 recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
From left to right: Virginia Western President Dr. Robert H. Sandel, STEM Dean Amy White, Julie Clark, Rick Clark

Virginia Western Engineering Professor Wins Award

Virginia Western Engineering Professor Dr. Rick Clark receives the 2022 Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
Virginia Western STEM courtyard

Virginia Western’s First Sidewalk Chalk Art Show

Virginia Western will host their first Sidewalk Chalk Art Show on April 11 to highlight scholarship opportunities.
A wooden shingled gazebo under construction inside orange safety netting, framed by tree trunks on a grassy lawn.

VWCC Community Arboretum Rebuilt with Fundraising

After two-plus years of planning and fundraising, the picturesque gazebo has been rebuilt at the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western.
Dr. Matthew Goff

40 Under 40: Matthew R. Goff

Meet the Class of 2022, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.