by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 15, 2026 | Press Releases
Pictured: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Executive Director David Matlock (left) and the Wellspring Foundation Executive Director Sean McMurray in the future lab space. The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has received a $300,000 grant from the...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 6, 2026 | General
Not every career begins in a classroom. For Brayden, it started with a passion for autobody and a chance to learn by doing. After discovering his interest through the autobody program at the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center, Brayden took the...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jul 2, 2026 | Healthcare Education Initiatives
Three students pursuing careers in healthcare are one step closer to achieving their goals thanks to scholarships awarded through the Southwest Virginia Healthcare Workforce Partnership. With generous support from Claude Moore Opportunities and the Wellspring...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jun 10, 2026 | News
A newly released economic impact analysis shows that the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center generates nearly $30 million in annual economic activity, supporting jobs, businesses, and local tax revenue throughout Southwest Virginia. The study, compiled by...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. at the Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, Virginia. Public comment will not be...
by Meghan Copenhaver | May 14, 2026 | General
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is helping students stay engaged, explore future careers, and build new skills this summer through a series of hands-on STEM camps in partnership with regional educational institutions. This summer’s lineup includes...
by Meghan Copenhaver | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Board of Trustees of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will hold its biannual meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, Virginia. Members of the public may witness the...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Apr 27, 2026 | News
Dr. Crystal Hunnicutt has been inducted into the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 2026 Class of Fellows, a distinction recognizing sustained contributions to the field of nurse anesthesiology. Fellowship in the organization is awarded through a competitive...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Apr 23, 2026 | News
When Ibrahim left his home in Ghana, he brought with him more than professional experience as a pharmacist. He carried a vision for how healthcare could be strengthened not just locally, but globally. Now enrolled in the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) through...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Apr 20, 2026 | What's Happening
As Southwest Virginia employers continue to navigate workforce shortages and evolving industry demands, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is expanding its role as a connector between education and employment through the growth of its Regional...
