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Jan 5, 2026

College for Older Adults Announces Spring Term

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...

Dec 16, 2025

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Launches New Apprenticeship Program to Strengthen Regional Workforce

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...

Dec 16, 2025

Regional Simulation Lab Nears Completion, Ribbon Cutting Set for March 26

Construction on the Center’s new Regional Simulation Lab is nearly complete, marking a major step forward for hands-on workforce training in the region. Designed to closely replicate real-world healthcare environments, the lab will provide students and...

Nov 19, 2025

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Hosts Largest 2025 FIRST® LEGO® League Regional Tournament in Virginia

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center recently hosted the largest 2025 FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) regional tournament in the state. The event brought together dozens of teams from across the region for a full day of creativity, robotics, and problem-solving...

Nov 10, 2025

Festival of Trees Returns to Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is welcoming the holiday season with the return of its annual Festival of Trees, a long-standing tradition that brings together the Center’s partner institutions in the spirit of community and giving. Since its...

Nov 10, 2025

SWVHEC Indoor Garage Sale Returns January 24

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host its annual Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This much-anticipated community event brings hundreds of shoppers to the Center each year for a day of great finds,...

Nov 6, 2025

Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s December 11, 2025 Board Meeting

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...

Oct 24, 2025

First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Visits Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Highlight Innovative Healthcare Education

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...

Oct 17, 2025

Southwest Virginia Healthcare Leaders Convene to Strengthen Regional Workforce

Leaders from colleges, healthcare organizations, and workforce development agencies across Southwest Virginia gathered last week at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center for an interactive partnership meeting aimed at strengthening the region’s healthcare...

Oct 15, 2025

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation Receives $280,000 ARC Grant to Strengthen Regional Education and Workforce Support

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...

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College for Older Adults Announces Spring Term

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Launches New Apprenticeship Program to Strengthen Regional Workforce

Regional Simulation Lab Nears Completion, Ribbon Cutting Set for March 26

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Hosts Largest 2025 FIRST® LEGO® League Regional Tournament in Virginia

Festival of Trees Returns to Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

SWVHEC Indoor Garage Sale Returns January 24

Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s December 11, 2025 Board Meeting

First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Visits Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Highlight Innovative Healthcare Education

Southwest Virginia Healthcare Leaders Convene to Strengthen Regional Workforce

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation Receives $280,000 ARC Grant to Strengthen Regional Education and Workforce Support

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