by Meghan Copenhaver | Sep 17, 2026 | Press Releases
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has been awarded $62,665 to establish a Simulation-Based First Responder Training Initiative focused on opioid overdose response and other substance-related emergencies. The funding was awarded by the Virginia Opioid...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Sep 15, 2026 | What's Happening
Five full-day camps at the SWVA Higher Ed Center will give middle school students opportunities to explore careers, develop new skills and discover future possibilities. When school is out, middle school students can keep learning, creating and discovering at the...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Sep 10, 2026 | What's Happening
Three Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees will share an evening of songs and stories on October 10, with proceeds supporting students pursuing education at the SWVA Higher Ed Center. Music will help open doors for students this fall as three of Nashville’s...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Sep 1, 2026 | What's Happening
Join us Monday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free day of health, resources and connection for all ages and abilities. Community Wellness Day will bring together the Healthy Aging Fair and Appalachian Independence Center’s Pathways to Possibilities, with...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Aug 13, 2026 | COA
From forgotten grasslands and river cane to black bears, mushrooms and Appalachian modernism, a new lineup of fall classes at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will invite residents to see the region from new perspectives. The six-week classes begin...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 31, 2026 | Career & Skills Training
Whether you’re working toward your GED, building your computer skills, or preparing for a new career, Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education offers free classes designed to help you reach your goals. Fall classes begin August 10, with opportunities for adults to:...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 29, 2026 | Career & Skills Training
For one day, students stepped into the role of a pharmacist. Mixing medications, practicing patient assessments, and working with a human simulator were just a few of the hands-on experiences awaiting participants during the Appalachian College of Pharmacy Summer Camp...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 28, 2026 | What's Happening
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center recently welcomed Virginia First Gentleman Adam Spanberger to campus to learn how regional partnerships are expanding STEM education and strengthening workforce development across Southwest Virginia. During the visit,...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 22, 2026 | K-12 Programs
A. Linwood Holton Governor’s School, a regional virtual dual enrollment program housed at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, was recently featured by Blue Ridge PBS, highlighting the opportunities it provides for high school students across...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 16, 2026 | General
Thirty-five years ago, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center was established with a bold vision: to expand access to higher education and strengthen the economy of Southwest Virginia. Since opening its doors in 1991, the Higher Ed Center has grown into a...
