VWCC adds Biotechnology major for 2023 Gene Marrano April 6, 2022 1 min 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 2 min read From Red Sox to RidgeYaks: Salem’s minor league team unveils new identity Ian Price November 8, 2025 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025