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...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 15, 2026 | Press Releases
Pictured: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Executive Director David Matlock (left) and the Wellspring Foundation Executive Director Sean McMurray in the future lab space. The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has received a $300,000 grant from the...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 6, 2026 | General
Not every career begins in a classroom. For Brayden, it started with a passion for autobody and a chance to learn by doing. After discovering his interest through the autobody program at the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center, Brayden took the...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 2, 2026 | Healthcare Education Initiatives
Three students pursuing careers in healthcare are one step closer to achieving their goals thanks to scholarships awarded through the Southwest Virginia Healthcare Workforce Partnership. With generous support from Claude Moore Opportunities and the Wellspring...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jun 10, 2026 | News
A newly released economic impact analysis shows that the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center generates nearly $30 million in annual economic activity, supporting jobs, businesses, and local tax revenue throughout Southwest Virginia. The study, compiled by...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. at the Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, Virginia. Public comment will not be...
