The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
A Great Place, Doing Great Things, Because of Great People! ™
Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the Higher Education Center makes continuing education accessible and flexible. We partner with a variety of institutions to offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
College for Older Adults
Enhance your educational journey with tailored experiences for older adults at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. Join a vibrant community of lifelong learners and embrace new opportunities.
Colleges and Universities
Unlock your potential with the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s partnerships with highly rated colleges and universities. Elevate your education and career with top-ranked programs and flexible learning options. Join us today!
Healthcare Education Initatives
We’re building a stronger regional healthcare workforce through training, partnerships, and educational opportunities. Visit our Healthcare Education Initiatives site to learn more.
Partner Institutions
Programs and Courses
Unlock your potential with higher learning designed to meet your professional goals. Our partnerships with diverse colleges and universities offer an array of degree programs, certificates and professional development courses. Flexible learning options and class times tailored to your needs and schedule!
Rental Facilities and Services
With more than 20 unique options, our facilities are ideal for conferences, seminars and special celebrations. Each distinctive venue features advanced audio-visual and wireless technology, on-site support staff, catering options and cost-effective rates. We’re the perfect choice for your next event!
News and Events
News
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Regional Simulation Lab
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 26 to celebrate the opening of its new Regional Simulation Lab, a state-of-the-art training space designed to support healthcare education and workforce development across the region....
Virginia Secretary of Education Visits Campus as Part of VDOE Listening Tour
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center recently welcomed Virginia Secretary of Education Dr. Jeffery Smith to campus as part of the Virginia Department of Education’s statewide listening tour. During his visit, Secretary Smith toured the Center’s Regional...
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center launches lifelike simulation lab for students
Article courtesy of WCYB. ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — The patients may not be real, but they're as life-like as possible. We can change their heart rate, their respiratory rate, we can change their heart, lung, and bowel sounds, they act like real people in a...
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