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After losing a loved one to addiction, Darla Summers created a scholarship to keep the loved one’s memory alive, while also showing support to those who have been affected by an addiction. “I hope this initiative would make her happy, and I am sure that… Continue Reading Golf tournament raises more than $20,000 for 51°µÍø students affected by addictionRead More

ROANOKE – 51°µÍø invites the public to attend a free discussion, “I Persist,” where panelists will share inspiring stories of how they overcame obstacles to gain their education and build fulfilling careers and lives. Members of the panel will share their journey,… Continue Reading Join 51°µÍø for “I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 21Read More

Over the next several years, 51°µÍø will launch three healthcare programs formerly offered by Radford University Carilion (RUC) to provide continuity for students and continue to feed the talent pipeline for these in-demand fields. When the fall semester starts Aug. 22, the… Continue Reading 51°µÍø launches in-demand Physical Therapy Assistant program in fall 2022Read More

51°µÍø will have outreach tables at two major community events this fall: Olde Salem Days on Saturday, Sept. 10, and the Henry Street Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17. If you’d like to help represent the College at these events, contact Sandy Shelton (sshelton@virginiawestern.edu)… Continue Reading Want to represent 51°µÍø in the community?Read More

51°µÍø has purchased a new state-of-the-art virtual technology to prepare students to deliver life-saving cancer treatments. The Virtual Environment Radiation Trainer (VERT), purchased this year using pandemic relief funding, creates a virtual radiation lab environment where students can practice skills and complete… Continue Reading 51°µÍø acquires virtual technology to train future radiation therapistsRead More

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it may consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2022, at 9 a.m. on July 21, 2022, at the Virginia… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges May Consider 2022-23 Tuition and Fees at July MeetingRead More