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...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Oct 15, 2025 | Press Releases
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...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Sep 30, 2025 | Press Releases
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is now featuring the artwork of Trish Dover-Bedwell, Program Director for the Mount Rogers Adult Education Program. Her exhibit, now on display at the Center, highlights five years of creative work and includes pieces...
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 | Feb 24, 2025 | Press Releases
Abingdon artist Rebecca Pippin is showcasing a selection of paintings at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center that reflect her love for her family and her southwest Virginia home. Working primarily in acrylics, Pippin says she paints to share what she...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Dec 16, 2024 | Press Releases
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) held a special event recently at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to announce a new regional leadership development program set to launch in 2025. The event was held at the Center, where the College...
