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Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Apr 20, 2026

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Expands Workforce Pipeline Through Registered Apprenticeships

Apr 16, 2026

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation Welcomes New Director of Development, Signals Renewed Focus on Student Support

Apr 2, 2026

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Showcases Artwork by Donna Johnson

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...

Mar 26, 2026

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Regional Simulation Lab

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...

Mar 19, 2026

Virginia Secretary of Education Visits Campus as Part of VDOE Listening Tour

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center recently welcomed Virginia Secretary of Education Dr. Jeffery Smith to campus as part of the Virginia Department of Education’s statewide listening tour. During his visit, Secretary Smith toured the Center’s Regional...

Mar 16, 2026

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center launches lifelike simulation lab for students

Article courtesy of WCYB. ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — The patients may not be real, but they're as life-like as possible. We can change their heart rate, their respiratory rate, we can change their heart, lung, and bowel sounds, they act like real people in a...

Mar 2, 2026

Two Hillsville Elementary Teams Advance to International FIRST LEGO League Competition

Two robotics teams from Hillsville Elementary School have earned a spot on the international stage after ranking in the top five in Virginia in the FIRST LEGO League. The teams advanced from a field of more than 190 teams statewide, marking a significant...

Feb 23, 2026

VCU Medical Laboratory Science Program to Offer Four Full Scholarships for Abingdon Site

Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program will offer up to four full scholarships for incoming students at the Abingdon site next year. These scholarships will cover tuition, fees, and textbooks for two years, emphasizing the importance of MLS professionals, who play a vital role in patient care and face increasing job demand.

Jan 29, 2026

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Host Multiple Choice Screening

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host a free screening of Multiple Choice on March 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., inviting the community to explore a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the future of education in America. Multiple Choice...

Jan 22, 2026

Indoor Garage Sale Rescheduled to March 14

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s annual Indoor Garage Sale has been postponed. The event will now take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This popular community event will still...

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Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Expands Workforce Pipeline Through Registered Apprenticeships

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation Welcomes New Director of Development, Signals Renewed Focus on Student Support

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Showcases Artwork by Donna Johnson

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Regional Simulation Lab

Virginia Secretary of Education Visits Campus as Part of VDOE Listening Tour

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center launches lifelike simulation lab for students

Two Hillsville Elementary Teams Advance to International FIRST LEGO League Competition

VCU Medical Laboratory Science Program to Offer Four Full Scholarships for Abingdon Site

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Host Multiple Choice Screening

Indoor Garage Sale Rescheduled to March 14

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