VWCC adds Biotechnology major for 2023 Gene Marrano April 6, 2022 1 minute read Amy White Virginia Western-FB photo In large part as a response to industry demands in the region, Virginia Western Community College is adding a new 2-year major in the field of biotechnology. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with the Dean of that program yesterday: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man arrives at hospital yesterday with gunshot woundNext: Salem Red Sox staff preps for season opener Related Stories Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026