The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
A Great Place, Doing Great Things, Because of Great People! ™
Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the Higher Education Center makes continuing education accessible and flexible. We partner with a variety of institutions to offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
College for Older Adults
Enhance your educational journey with tailored experiences for older adults at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. Join a vibrant community of lifelong learners and embrace new opportunities.
Colleges and Universities
Unlock your potential with the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s partnerships with highly rated colleges and universities. Elevate your education and career with top-ranked programs and flexible learning options. Join us today!
Healthcare Education Initatives
We’re building a stronger regional healthcare workforce through training, partnerships, and educational opportunities. Visit our Healthcare Education Initiatives site to learn more.
Partner Institutions
Programs and Courses
Unlock your potential with higher learning designed to meet your professional goals. Our partnerships with diverse colleges and universities offer an array of degree programs, certificates and professional development courses. Flexible learning options and class times tailored to your needs and schedule!
Programs and Courses
Unlock your potential with higher learning designed to meet your professional goals. Our partnerships with diverse colleges and universities offer an array of degree programs, certificates and professional development courses. Flexible learning options and class times tailored to your needs and schedule!
Rental Facilities and Services
With more than 20 unique options, our facilities are ideal for conferences, seminars and special celebrations. Each distinctive venue features advanced audio-visual and wireless technology, on-site support staff, catering options and cost-effective rates. We’re the perfect choice for your next event!
News and Events
News
Teens cooking
Teens cooking in Abingdon on June 22 BY CAROLYN R. WILSON | For the Washington County News | Posted 7 days ago Gibson McPeek is interested in a lot of things at age 13. He likes to camp with his family and he recently earned his black belt in karate, a long-awaited...
Director of Southwest Higher Ed Center retires after many years of dedication
Published by Bristol Herald Courier Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:45 pm | Updated: 10:42 pm, Sun Jun 14, 2015. Kaylan Brickey ABINGDON, Va. -- Longtime director of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Dr. Rachel Fowlkes, will be hanging up her many hats...
Photographic Art by Anna Kaarina Nenonen, Greg Finney and Others Featured at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Photographer Anna Kaarina Nenonen works in series that often span decades. Her current series, Romancing the Thoroughbred, is an in-depth study of equines initially inspired by Eadweard Muybridge's studies of animal and human movement. It dwells on the very ontology...
Events
Stay up to date with exciting events at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. Join us for inspiring talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Expand your horizons with us today!
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