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Festival of Trees Returns to Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Festival of Trees Returns to Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

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...
SWVHEC Indoor Garage Sale Returns January 24

SWVHEC Indoor Garage Sale Returns January 24

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,...
Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s December 11, 2025 Board Meeting

Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s December 11, 2025 Board Meeting

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...
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Visits Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Highlight Innovative Healthcare Education

First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Visits Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Highlight Innovative Healthcare Education

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...
Southwest Virginia Healthcare Leaders Convene to Strengthen Regional Workforce

Southwest Virginia Healthcare Leaders Convene to Strengthen Regional Workforce

by Meghan Copenhaver | Oct 17, 2025 | Healthcare Education Initiatives

Leaders from colleges, healthcare organizations, and workforce development agencies across Southwest Virginia gathered last week at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center for an interactive partnership meeting aimed at strengthening the region’s healthcare...
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