by Meghan Copenhaver | Mar 2, 2026 | News
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...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 23, 2026 | News
The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program is pleased to announce that it will offer up to four full scholarships for incoming students at the Abingdon site next year. Each scholarship covers full tuition and fees for the entire two...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jan 29, 2026 | What's Happening
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host a free screening of Multiple Choice on March 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., inviting the community to explore a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the future of education in America. Multiple Choice...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jan 22, 2026 | What's Happening
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s annual Indoor Garage Sale has been postponed. The event will now take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This popular community event will still...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jan 15, 2026 | What's Happening
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is excited to welcome the BrickUniverse 2026 Immersive Brick Experience Tour to campus on February 7 and 8. This family friendly event brings creativity, innovation, and hands on learning together for a weekend designed...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jan 12, 2026 | General
Planning a conference involves more than selecting a meeting space. The location matters just as much as the agenda. Abingdon, Virginia offers an appealing mix of accessibility, comfort, and local character that makes it a strong choice for conferences and meetings of...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jan 5, 2026 | COA
The College for Older Adults at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will begin its spring term of noncredit classes on Feb. 17 and run through March 20, 2026. Special single-session classes will be offered on Mondays beginning Feb. 23. The program is open...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Dec 16, 2025 | Press Releases
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has launched a new Registered Apprenticeship initiative designed to strengthen the regional workforce and expand access to high-quality career pathways for employers and individuals. To lead the effort, the Center has...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Dec 16, 2025 | Healthcare Education Initiatives
Construction on the Center’s new Regional Simulation Lab is nearly complete, marking a major step forward for hands-on workforce training in the region. Designed to closely replicate real-world healthcare environments, the lab will provide students and professionals...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Nov 19, 2025 | What's Happening
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center recently hosted the largest 2025 FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) regional tournament in the state. The event brought together dozens of teams from across the region for a full day of creativity, robotics, and problem-solving...
