Virginia Western Community College
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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.
Supporting military-connected students at Virginia Western Community College can extend far beyond the Roanoke Valley’s borders. Three student veterans journeyed to Colorado in January for a valuable opportunity for networking and personal growth.
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Virginia Western student veterans return from Colorado convention knowing they can 'make a difference' - News from Virginia Western
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February 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Supporting military-connected students at Virginia Western Community College can extend far beyond the Roanoke Valley’s borders. Three student veterans journeyed to Colorado in January for a valuable opportunity for networking and personal growth.
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Yesterday we hosted our Winter Warm Up Club Fair at Virginia Western Community College, giving students a chance to meet campus clubs and organizations, learn how to get involved, and sign up for activities that match their interests.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Yesterday we hosted our Winter Warm Up Club Fair at Virginia Western Community College, giving students a chance to meet campus clubs and organizations, learn how to get involved, and sign up for activities that match their interests.
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Virginia Western uses virtual reality to help students explore career paths.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Virginia Western uses virtual reality to help students explore career paths.
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On Tuesday, January 27, Virginia Western will offer virtual learning. Day and night students should check canvas and email for more information. All campus buildings will be closed on Tuesday. Please continue to check here daily as we monitor conditions for Wednesday.
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM
On Tuesday, January 27, Virginia Western will offer virtual learning. Day and night students should check canvas and email for more information. All campus buildings will be closed on Tuesday. Please continue to check here daily as we monitor conditions for Wednesday.
Virginia Western is CLOSED on Monday, January 26th.
All day classes and evening classes are cancelled.
* Get text alerts for school closings and emergencies:
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All day classes and evening classes are cancelled.
* Get text alerts for school closings and emergencies:
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January 25, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Virginia Western is CLOSED on Monday, January 26th.
All day classes and evening classes are cancelled.
* Get text alerts for school closings and emergencies:
www.virginiawestern.edu/alert
All day classes and evening classes are cancelled.
* Get text alerts for school closings and emergencies:
www.virginiawestern.edu/alert
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Distinguished Alumni Award – Alumni Association – Virginia Western Community College
About the Virginia Western Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award
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January 24, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Today was the first day of classes, and it was a great day to be back! Whether you joined us on campus or online, we felt the energy and we’re ready for day two.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Today was the first day of classes, and it was a great day to be back! Whether you joined us on campus or online, we felt the energy and we’re ready for day two.
Welcome back!
Spring semester kicks off TOMORROW, and we’re so excited to have you back on campus and online
Spring semester kicks off TOMORROW, and we’re so excited to have you back on campus and online
January 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Welcome back!
Spring semester kicks off TOMORROW, and we’re so excited to have you back on campus and online
Spring semester kicks off TOMORROW, and we’re so excited to have you back on campus and online
It’s safe to say we are ready for our students to come back to campus and online! We are looking forward to an amazing spring semester full of learning, growth, and all the fun.
January 15, 2026 at 3:10 AM
It’s safe to say we are ready for our students to come back to campus and online! We are looking forward to an amazing spring semester full of learning, growth, and all the fun.
Altec internship proves key piece of engineer’s academic journey.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Altec internship proves key piece of engineer’s academic journey.
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That’s a wrap on a successful semester for our first Sterile Processing cohort!
We’re incredibly proud of these students who powered through an intensive 8-hour workshop day.
We’re incredibly proud of these students who powered through an intensive 8-hour workshop day.
December 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
That’s a wrap on a successful semester for our first Sterile Processing cohort!
We’re incredibly proud of these students who powered through an intensive 8-hour workshop day.
We’re incredibly proud of these students who powered through an intensive 8-hour workshop day.
Virginia Western’s CCAP accepting applications through February 1. Thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP),484 students are attending Virginia Western Community College tuition-free this fall.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Virginia Western’s CCAP accepting applications through February 1. Thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP),484 students are attending Virginia Western Community College tuition-free this fall.
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We’re proud to share that the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western won 3rd Place in the National 2025 All-America Selections Landscape Design Challenge!
December 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We’re proud to share that the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western won 3rd Place in the National 2025 All-America Selections Landscape Design Challenge!
Opportunity unlocked for Virginia Western business students through University of Alaska Southeast.Two institutions surrounded by mountains are separated by thousands of miles — but business students can gain a bachelor’s degree in four years.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Opportunity unlocked for Virginia Western business students through University of Alaska Southeast.Two institutions surrounded by mountains are separated by thousands of miles — but business students can gain a bachelor’s degree in four years.
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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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Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipients - News from Virginia Western
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November 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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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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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Virginia Western staff member receives statewide honor in workforce development - News from Virginia Western
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November 17, 2025 at 10:26 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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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!
Applications for Fall 2026 are open now! www.virginiawestern.edu/academics/he...
Applications for Fall 2026 are open now! www.virginiawestern.edu/academics/he...
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
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!
Applications for Fall 2026 are open now! www.virginiawestern.edu/academics/he...
Applications for Fall 2026 are open now! www.virginiawestern.edu/academics/he...
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
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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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
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.
