The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center welcomed community members on Monday, Oct. 5, for Community Wellness Day, a day focused on practical information, regional resources and meaningful connections. The event brought together the Healthy Aging Fair and...
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...
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...
The College for Older Adults at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will begin its spring term of noncredit classes on Feb. 17 and run through March 20, 2026. Special single-session classes will be offered on Mondays beginning Feb. 23. The program is open...
When Betty Carbary retired at age 65, she knew she wanted to stay active, engaged, and curious. Around that same time, she spotted an article in the local newspaper about a new program at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center: the College for Older Adults...
The College for Older Adults is gearing up for another exciting semester! Mark your calendars for these important dates: Welcome Back Registration Day: August 27 at 10 a.m. at the Higher Education Center Fall Term: September 9 – October 16 Stay tuned for more...
