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Dr. Laura Treanor selected for president of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº
Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, announced today that he has appointed Dr. Laura Treanor to become the fifth president of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº. Dr. Treanor’s selection concludes a search that attracted 61 candidates nationwide. Her service as president at… Continue Reading Dr. Laura Treanor selected for president of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº
Virginia Western Nursing Program gains Continuing Accreditation through 2032
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº's Nursing Program is positioned for the future, achieving Continuing Accreditation status through 2032. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) bestowed the designation on the Associate of Applied Science degree program. Continue Reading Virginia Western Nursing Program gains Continuing Accreditation through 2032
Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº has been recognized with a Silver Designation during assessment by the Military Friendly Survey. In the 2025-2026 survey cycle, Virginia Western received the award or rank of Friendly, with Silver Status, in the Large Community College category. The College also has… Continue Reading Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation Continue Reading Military Friendly Survey recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation
Mural adds artistic note to Virginia Western’s campus
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº has added a new mural on the side of Chapman Hall. Continue Reading Mural adds artistic note to Virginia Western’s campus
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment Â
The Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Educational Foundation has reached its initial $15 million fundraising goal for an unrestricted endowment fund, known as the Virginia Western Forward Fund: a vision of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr., which will support the College's long-range strategic goals and positively… Continue Reading Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment  Continue Reading Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment Â
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors   Â
The Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Educational Foundation has named new Board of Directors leadership as of June 2025. Russ Ellett has been named Board Chair and W. Heywood Fralin Board Vice Chair. Joseph Gaither In addition, Edwin “Ed” C. Hall has moved to Director Emeriti… Continue Reading Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors   Â
Virginia Western honors faculty and staff emeriti
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº has granted emeritus designation to three longtime faculty and staff members, who were honored at a reception May 8 and recognized at Commencement on May 9. Continue Reading Virginia Western honors faculty and staff emeriti