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Helping the Life Saving Crew

Students in the MBA program at the Roanoke Valley Campus have been busy working with the Roanoke Emergency Medical Services (REMS) organization.


“The Search is Over!”

National graduate gets a job that pays MORE than what he asked for.


Touring the Nation’s Capital

On Tuesday, October 20th, 42 people from the Roanoke Valley Campus, boarded a bus for a field trip to Washington, DC.


Another Great Job

Brandy Farley has landed an outstanding job .


Supporting a Local Scholarship Fund

On Wednesday, October 21st, a team of golfers from National College participated in a fund raising event.


Auctioning Off Business Strategies

The National Business Association of the Roanoke Valley Campus held its monthly meeting in October with a special guest.


A High-Flying Tourism Student

Rupali Patel has a keen interest in the tourism and hospitality field.


National Student/Grad/Instructor Selected for State-Wide Committee

Student Alan Brie has been named to serve on an important state-wide Patient Care Committee.


Celebrating Constitution Day

National College Campuses Celebrate Our Founding Principles


National Student Got the Job Before He Got the Degree

Keith St. Peter was one of the first students to enroll in the Roanoke Campus’s information technology bachelor’s degree program.


National Student Pursues Her Dreams with Confidence

I want to show my children that if mommy can do it, they can too,” says student Holly Fitch who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the health care management program.


Ambassador Networking Breakfast

On Friday, August 21st, the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly Ambassador Networking Breakfast at the Roanoke Valley Campus.


Welcome Special Guests

The Roanoke Valley Campus recently welcomed thirty-five guests from Apple Ridge Farm.


A Judicial Externship

Roanoke student Marlena Wright recently completed a very successful internship.


National Student Began New Career Before Graduation

Dario Krolo hasn’t even graduated with his bachelor’s degree yet and he has a great job.


Canceled Train Trip Turns into Opportunity

Approximately 20 Tourism & Hospitality and international students recently departed the campus for a field trip to Clifton Forge.


MBA Students "Know2Grow"

National College MBA students recently had a chance to put their business knowledge to work for a local charitable organization.


Local Mom Changes Career Path

Brandy Farley is the first in her family to get a degree.


County Official and National Graduate Concludes Distinguished Career

John Chambliss, a distinguished National College graduate and one of Roanoke County's longest-tenured administrators, is retiring this month after 36 years of service.


Serving the community

An instructor at the Roanoke Campus recently spoke at a Traumatic Brain Injury Conference.


Field Day Community Service

On Friday, June 26th, the Roanoke Valley Paralegal Association (RVPA) was responsible for the summer camp kick off of the West End Development Center.


International Success

Pravan Sedai, an MBA graduate from the Roanoke Valley Campus in August of 2006, is finding that his training and experience at National College are serving him well in the work force.


National Graduate now First Lady of Republic of Mongolia

From 2002 through 2005 Bolormaa Hajidsuren, a native of Mongolia, was a student at National College.


Information Technology Students Get Real World Experience

IT students help a local non-profit.


Making the Grade at Southeast RCAP

Bobby Welch, a May graduate from the accounting program, was recently hired.


Supporting Military Families

The Roanoke Valley Campus recently presented a donation to the Military Family Support Center (MFSC).


Seven National Students Win Local Scholarship Totaling $17,000

The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need...


Southeast RCAP Externship

Roanoke Valley student Dario Krolo recently found success through an externship.


Students Out and About

MBA students recently made two visits into the community to get a better understanding of how certain organizations work, communicate, and network in the Roanoke region.


A Natural Field Trip

On Tuesday, April 27th, students in the tourism and hospitality program took a field trip to Natural Bridge.


Kite Festival

Once again National College students were heavily involved in the success of the Kite Festival.


Cracking the Code — Getting Real-World Knowledge in Medical Coding


Tourism Scholarship Awarded to National Student

Student Michael Smith is the 2009-2010 winner of the Roanoke Valley Hospitality Association’s first annual $1,000 scholarship award for college students.


RVLSA Scholarship Winners

Roanoke Valley campus students (and sisters) Jessica and Melissa Lacourse have each been awarded $1,000 scholarships by the RVLSA, the Association for Legal Professionals in the Roanoke Valley.


Students Get Valuable Coding Info

Students heard from representatives from the Roanoke Chapter of the American Association of Professional Coders.


EMT Field Trip

On March 31st, students in Alan Brie’s Rescue Operations class visited the communication trailer at the Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance (NSPA).


Sharing A Love For Books

The Roanoke Campus library recently received a very generous donation from a student.


Paramedic Program Receives Recognition

The Roanoke Valley Campus’ Paramedic Associate Degree program was recently awarded...


A Family Affair

The Roanoke Valley campus has two sets of recent mother and child student enrollees who are representative of the many two-generation families at National College.


Bloodborne Pathogens Certified

Students at the Roanoke Valley campus passed the certification test for bloodborne pathogens.


Soon to be Paramedics

On February 21, Roanoke Valley students Lisa Harbert and Jeremy Seitz passed the Virginia Emergency Medical Technology Examination.


Census Bureau Counts on National Students

The Roanoke Valley Campus has been the site of recruiting for the US Census Bureau.


Volunteering Her Skills

Penny Witt, a student in the Master of Business Administration program, was honored recently by the Board of Directors.


Celebrating Black History

The Roanoke Campus celebrated Black History month.


National Scholarship Finalists

National College students Melissa (left) and Jessica Lacourse (right) are finalists for a prestigious national scholarship.


Project Management Field Trip

On Tuesday evening, January 13, MBA students in Darryl Agee’s Business Research class attended a meeting of the Southwest Virginia Chapter Project Management Institute (PMI), of which Darryl is currently serving as Chapter President.


Student Expresses Appreciation

Clay Hodges, student at the Roanoke Valley Campus, enrolled in the MBA program in March of 2008 in hopes of advancing his career.


Ace Recruiter

Student Chris Fitzgeraldn has been given the title of Honorary Admissions Representative.


Serving His Country

Jason Cain, a Computer Applications Technology major who entered the Roanoke Valley Campus during the Fall Term, is one of a number of current and former National students who can truly be called American heroes.


Student Generosity

The Roanoke Valley Campus collected items for the Salem Food Pantry, the Salvation Army, and the Roanoke Valley SPCA.