The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
A Great Place, Doing Great Things, Because of Great People! ™
Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the Higher Education Center is a regional hub connecting education, industry, and workforce. Through partnerships with K–12, higher education, and local employers, we provide flexible access to learning and training opportunities. We also serve as a premier venue for conferences, meetings, and events across the region.
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!
What’s Happening at the Center
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...
Two Hillsville Elementary Teams Advance to International FIRST LEGO League Competition
Two robotics teams from Hillsville Elementary School have earned a spot on the international stage after ranking in the top five in Virginia in the FIRST LEGO League. The teams advanced from a field of more than 190 teams statewide, marking a significant achievement...
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