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Fall Classes at SWVA Higher Ed Center Explore Appalachia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage

Fall Classes at SWVA Higher Ed Center Explore Appalachia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage

by Meghan Copenhaver | Aug 13, 2026 | COA

From forgotten grasslands and river cane to black bears, mushrooms and Appalachian modernism, a new lineup of fall classes at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will invite residents to see the region from new perspectives. The six-week classes begin...
Free Adult Education Classes Begin August 10

Free Adult Education Classes Begin August 10

by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 31, 2026 | Career & Skills Training

Whether you’re working toward your GED, building your computer skills, or preparing for a new career, Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education offers free classes designed to help you reach your goals. Fall classes begin August 10, with opportunities for adults to:...
Appalachian College of Pharmacy Summer Camp Introduces Students to Careers in Healthcare

Appalachian College of Pharmacy Summer Camp Introduces Students to Careers in Healthcare

by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 29, 2026 | Career & Skills Training

For one day, students stepped into the role of a pharmacist. Mixing medications, practicing patient assessments, and working with a human simulator were just a few of the hands-on experiences awaiting participants during the Appalachian College of Pharmacy Summer Camp...
Virginia First Gentleman Visits Higher Ed Center to Learn About Regional STEM Initiatives

Virginia First Gentleman Visits Higher Ed Center to Learn About Regional STEM Initiatives

by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 28, 2026 | What's Happening

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center recently welcomed Virginia First Gentleman Adam Spanberger to campus to learn how regional partnerships are expanding STEM education and strengthening workforce development across Southwest Virginia. During the visit,...
Dual Enrollment Program Housed at the Higher Ed Center Expands Educational Opportunities

Dual Enrollment Program Housed at the Higher Ed Center Expands Educational Opportunities

by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 22, 2026 | Blog Posts, K-12 Programs

A. Linwood Holton Governor’s School, a regional virtual dual enrollment program housed at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, was recently featured by Blue Ridge PBS, highlighting the opportunities it provides for high school students across...
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