Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Western Community College Virginia Western Community College is a two-year college located in Roanoke, Virginia.

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Board. The College serves Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, southern Botetourt County, and northern Frank

lin County. Day, evening, and weekend classes are provided on a 70-acre campus located in Southwest Roanoke. Classes are also offered at off-campus locations in the area including the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount and the Greenfield Education & Training Center in Daleville. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current enrollment of nearly 13,000. Virginia Western Facebook Commenting Guidelines:

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Join Us for Spring Fun Day at Melrose Plaza! Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Stop by Melrose Plaza for Sp...
05/30/2026

Join Us for Spring Fun Day at Melrose Plaza!

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Stop by Melrose Plaza for Spring Fun Day and be sure to say hello to the Virginia Western team!

We’ll be joining our community partners for an afternoon filled with family-friendly activities, games, entertainment, resources, and more.

Melrose Plaza
Saturday, May 30
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Come enjoy the festivities, connect with local organizations, and learn more about the opportunities available at Virginia Western. We can’t wait to see you there!

The first Excel Center cohort of Sterile Processing students working hard on their last lab day. Great job everyone!
05/29/2026

The first Excel Center cohort of Sterile Processing students working hard on their last lab day. Great job everyone!

05/28/2026

Thanks to generous funding from Anthem, Great Expectations coaches and colleagues from several colleges and universities across the state gathered in Richmond recently to learn, gain new insights into their work, collaborate, and build connections with partners.

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Virginia Western Radiation Oncology Program! We are proud to recognize an...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Virginia Western Radiation Oncology Program!

We are proud to recognize and celebrate the 22 newly pinned graduates honored during the Radiation Oncology pinning ceremony. This milestone marks the culmination of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to compassionate patient care and excellence in the field of radiation oncology.

As they take the next important step in their professional journey, these graduates will be completing their national certification boards throughout the latter part of May and June. We wish each of them continued success as they move forward into their careers, making a meaningful impact in healthcare and the lives of the patients they will serve.

05/27/2026

Good times ahead! We're ONE WEEK AWAY from Spring Fun Day & Job Fair at Melrose Plaza on May 30. What activities are you most excited about? ✨ 🎨 🤸🏽‍♂️ 🫶🏽

Please join us in congratulating the 41 newly pinned graduates celebrated at the Virginia Western Community College Nurs...
05/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 41 newly pinned graduates celebrated at the Virginia Western Community College Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

This milestone represents countless hours of hard work, dedication, and compassion in action. As they prepare for the next step and await the results of their credentialing exam, we’re sending them all the good luck and encouragement.

05/27/2026

As the spring semester at most colleges and universities roll to a close, many students are likely anticipating lying by the pool or taking a trip to the beach. While that’s understandable, it might benefit you to consider taking a summer class or two. That way you can come back in the fall ahead ...

Virginia Western students were recently recognized alongside some of the top community college students in the state at ...
05/26/2026

Virginia Western students were recently recognized alongside some of the top community college students in the state at the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa All-Virginia Academic Team Awards Ceremony in Richmond.

The event honored students for their academic excellence, leadership, and service both inside and outside the classroom. Hosted by the Virginia Community College System, the ceremony celebrated approximately 80 students from across Virginia’s community colleges.

Congratulations to all of the students recognized for representing the very best of Virginia’s Community Colleges!

05/25/2026

Virginia Western Community College will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Please note: Chapman Hall will close today at 3:30 p.m. Starting next week the enrollment center services will move from Chapman to the Thomas Center on campus. To learn more about upcoming campus changes :https://www.virginiawestern.edu/campus-moves/

Virginia Western Community College would like to congratulate recent honorees at the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Counc...
05/22/2026

Virginia Western Community College would like to congratulate recent honorees at the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council’s TechNite gala. Among them are two with close ties to the College.

Leah Thomas, Project VITAL outreach specialist at Virginia Western, received the STEM-H Educator Award in Higher Ed. As RBTC noted in its award news release: “She is an active member of the tech ecosystem and gifted education who has undertaken biotech outreach with over 400 elementary school students at RCPS and the BEACON program at the YMCA as well as planned a STEM Day. Leah motivates and inspires everyone around her and has impacted literally thousands of learners in the Roanoke Blacksburg region.”

Dr. Ken Nicely, Superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools, was one of two recipients of this year’s Ruby Award, along with Dr. Angela Joyner of Radford University. The Ruby Award recognizes an outstanding member who has proven to be a brilliant and valuable asset to the Roanoke Blacksburg region. Dr. Nicely serves on Virginia Western’s Local Advisory Board.

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