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Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA.
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 25-26 scholarship recipients.The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $198,111 in scholarships to 121 students attending Virginia Western Community College.

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November 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Virginia Western Community College staff member Brittany Boltinghouse has received a statewide accolade for her contributions to workforce development.The VCCS awarded Boltinghouse with Outstanding Achievement from a “Rising Star.”
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November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Virginia Western Physical Therapist Assistant Program Class of 2025 has achieved an ultimate pass rate of 100% on their licensing exam and has 100% employment after graduation!

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Physical Therapist Assistant – Healthcare – Virginia Western Community College
Did you know that the physical therapist assistant program at Virginia Western Community College prepares you for an exciting career as an integral member of the rehabilitation team and allows you to ...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Virginia Western Community College and Total Action for Progress (TAP) are pleased to announce an opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals in Roanoke with a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program at the Roanoke Higher Education Center.

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Virginia Western and Total Action for Progress (TAP) join together to offer Nurse Aide training for certification - News from Virginia Western
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November 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Hall Associates Career Center hosted AI-Powered Networking: Build Your Career Roadmap,Presented by Dr. Samantha Steidle. Dr. steidle is director of Radford University’s AI Sandbox. Students were able to getaway deeper understanding of Ai tools.
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program.

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October 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Virginia Western Community College alumnus Samuel Hayes III (’83) opened “The Power of Networking,” a 2025-26 lecture series organized by Roanoke City Community College Access Program (CCAP) Success Coach Frank Tyree.

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'Power of Networking' lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation Virginia Western graduate  - News from Virginia Western
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September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Virginia Western Community College is enrolling now for a course in sterile processing, with the ability to receive provisional certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Meet your Virginia Western Financial Aid team! Starting Fridays this semester, stay tuned to our socials for Financial Fridays tips: quick insights to help you navigate aid, deadlines, scholarships and more.
August 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Welcome Back, Virginia Western!
August 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
RRHA to receive Award of Merit for innovative workforce development in partnership with Virginia Western

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August 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
August 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We are thrilled to announce that every student in the Surgical Technology graduating c/o 2025 has passed the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam!
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July 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We’ve officially welcomed President Treanor to Virginia Western. She’s spending her first days getting to know our campus community.
July 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Virginia Western Community College has been recognized with a Silver Designation during assessment by the Military Friendly Survey.

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July 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Virginia Western commissioned Corey Thrasher, an artist and graphic designer who is a Visual Design Program alumnus from the class of 2011, to create the mural, which combines serene outdoors locations and a glimpse of campus scenery through the STEM Building.
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June 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has reached its initial $15 million fundraising goal for an unrestricted endowment fund, known as the Virginia Western Forward Fund.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Virginia Western and Dr. Robert Sandel’s family surprised him on Friday, June 13, with a gift to commemorate his place at the College as he prepares to retire June 30.
June 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named new Board of Directors leadership as of June.Russ Ellett has been named Board Chair and W. Heywood Fralin Board Vice Chair.Joseph Gaither joins the Foundation board as an at-large member.

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Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors     - News from Virginia Western
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June 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Virginia Western was proud to participate in Spring Fun Day on May 31 at Melrose Plaza, a community event sponsored by the Shiloh Baptist Church Men’s Ministry &the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke.
We’re honored to stand alongside community partners committed to uplifting the community.
June 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM