The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is currently featuring the work of regional artist Donna Johnson on its Art Wall, with the exhibit on display through June. Johnson, a Smyth County resident, creates vibrant, textured pieces using oil paints applied with...
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 26 to celebrate the opening of its new Regional Simulation Lab, a state-of-the-art training space designed to support healthcare education and workforce development across the region....
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has launched a new Registered Apprenticeship initiative designed to strengthen the regional workforce and expand access to high-quality career pathways for employers and individuals. To lead the effort, the Center has...
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...
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...
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation has been awarded a $280,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to grow its fundraising and financial support efforts that directly benefit students, local employers, and educational partners...
