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...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Nov 10, 2025 | What's Happening
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is welcoming the holiday season with the return of its annual Festival of Trees, a long-standing tradition that brings together the Center’s partner institutions in the spirit of community and giving. Since its inception...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Nov 10, 2025 | Customer-Events-PressReleases
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host its annual Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This much-anticipated community event brings hundreds of shoppers to the Center each year for a day of great finds,...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Nov 6, 2025 | Press Releases
The Board of Trustees of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will hold its biannual meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Higher Education Center, 1 Partnership Circle, Abingdon, Virginia. Members of the public may witness the...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Oct 24, 2025 | Press Releases
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SWVHEC) was honored to welcome First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin for a visit showcasing the region’s innovative healthcare education initiatives. During her visit, the First Lady met with staff and students from the...
