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Ed Morgan Explores Southwest Virginia’s Natural Riches in New Book

Ed Morgan Explores Southwest Virginia’s Natural Riches in New Book

by Meghan Copenhaver | Sep 29, 2026 | Blog Posts, COA

A map of the nation’s biodiversity hot spots sparked a new adventure for Ed Morgan, coordinator of the College for Older Adults at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. His new book, Notes on the State of Southwest Virginia, shares that journey through...
SWVA Higher Education Center Awarded $62,665 to Strengthen Opioid Overdose Response Training

SWVA Higher Education Center Awarded $62,665 to Strengthen Opioid Overdose Response Training

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...
New Discovery Days Series Offers Hands-On Learning While School Is Out

New Discovery Days Series Offers Hands-On Learning While School Is Out

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...
Hall of Fame Songwriters to Perform in Abingdon for Memorial Scholarship Concert

Hall of Fame Songwriters to Perform in Abingdon for Memorial Scholarship Concert

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...
Free Community Wellness Day brings health resources and connection to Abingdon Oct. 5

Free Community Wellness Day brings health resources and connection to Abingdon Oct. 5

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...
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