by Meghan Copenhaver | Mar 27, 2025 | General
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Certified Pharmacy Technicians. This group of eight students, representing Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia, has successfully completed a six-month online program that...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Mar 25, 2025 | Energy Education Academy, What's Happening
Middle school students are invited to participate in an exciting and interactive learning experience focused on energy. From June 16th to 20th, this event will provide a unique opportunity for students to explore different types of energy through hands-on STEM...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Mar 19, 2025 | Healthcare Education Initiatives, Press Releases
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has launched a new collaboration aimed at addressing the growing workforce demands in the health and life sciences sectors within GO Virginia Region 1. The initiative brings together a variety of stakeholders, including...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Mar 6, 2025 | Energy Education Academy
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on competition where students design and test small-scale wind turbines and solar structures. This year, Southwest Virginia had a strong presence at the Blacksburg Regional KidWind Competition, with teams from Lebanon Middle (two...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Mar 4, 2025 | What's Happening
Registration is now open for the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s K5 STEM Academy, a unique evening program for young learners. This four-week camp, running from April 1-29, 2025, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is...
