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Two Hillsville Elementary Teams Advance to International FIRST LEGO League Competition

Two Hillsville Elementary Teams Advance to International FIRST LEGO League Competition

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...
VCU Medical Laboratory Science Program to Offer Four Full Scholarships for Abingdon Site

VCU Medical Laboratory Science Program to Offer Four Full Scholarships for Abingdon Site

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...
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Host Multiple Choice Screening

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Host Multiple Choice Screening

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...
Indoor Garage Sale Rescheduled to March 14

Indoor Garage Sale Rescheduled to March 14

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...
BrickUniverse Immersive Brick Experience Coming to SWVA Higher Education Center

BrickUniverse Immersive Brick Experience Coming to SWVA Higher Education Center

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...
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  • Two Hillsville Elementary Teams Advance to International FIRST LEGO League Competition
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  • Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Host Multiple Choice Screening
  • Indoor Garage Sale Rescheduled to March 14
  • BrickUniverse Immersive Brick Experience Coming to SWVA Higher Education Center
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