The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Office of Economic Development will offer Managing Generations on Tuesday, August 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA. Today one of the most important “differences” in the workplace is generational. For […]

Cooking Along the Crooked Road, a culinary program at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, announces the Fall 2014 cooking classes. Culinary classes are taught by local chefs and accomplished cooks. These noncredit, hands-on enrichment classes are open to the public. Adult and youth classes are available and meet in […]

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Board of Trustees will conduct its biannual meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the HEC Energy R&D building, located at 21371 Forsythe Road, Bristol, Virginia. Persons wishing to address the Board must contact Kathy Hietala at 276-619-4346 no later than […]

Cooking Along the Crooked Road, a culinary program at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, announces the last six spring classes. Culinary classes are taught by local chefs and accomplished cooks. These noncredit, hands-on enrichment classes are open to the public. Adult and youth classes are available and meet in […]

The College for Older Adults (COA) announces the spring term on April 8 – May 15, 2014. The program is open to individuals 50 years old and older. Classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning at 9:00 am. Tuition is $40.00 and includes enrollment to any and all of the classes. […]

Ahoy there, foodies of all ages! The Caribbean Culinary Adventure Cruise is a foodie’s dream come true and is scheduled to sail on the Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas on November 22 – 30, 2014. The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center and Cooking Along the Crooked Road are hosting […]

Learn strategies needed to manage any crisis and its aftermath in Crisis Management on Thursday, March 27 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon. Hosted by The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Office of Economic Development, the program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Crisis […]

A total of 33 participants competed in the 1st Annual Great Winter Soup Cook-Off held at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center on Saturday, February 8, 2014. The event proved to be successful as guests and participants mingled and tasted many different homemade soups prepared by businesses and individuals. A […]

Starstruck! The country tribute concert is scheduled on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center featuring outstanding entertainers. Visit http://youtu.be/E2FgvizxuTU for a preview of performances. Impersonators are listed below: – Garth Brooks (Dean Simmons) – Shania Twain (Kelly Smith) – Wynonna Judd (Wynonah Dove) […]

Old Dominion University Distance Learning is reaching around the globe by offering the Master of Business Administration as on online program. Applications are now being accepted for classes beginning in fall 2014. This online program is designed for working professionals desiring convenience with online classes from a highly accredited program. […]