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Southwest Virginia Healthcare Workforce Partnership Awards Scholarships to Future Healthcare Professionals

Southwest Virginia Healthcare Workforce Partnership Awards Scholarships to Future Healthcare Professionals

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...
New Study Shows Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Generates Nearly $30 Million in Annual Economic Impact

New Study Shows Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Generates Nearly $30 Million in Annual Economic Impact

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...
Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s June 11, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting

Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s June 11, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting

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...
Summer STEM Camps Offer Hands-On Learning Opportunities for Regional Students

Summer STEM Camps Offer Hands-On Learning Opportunities for Regional Students

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...
Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s June 11, 2026 Board Meeting

Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s June 11, 2026 Board Meeting

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...
Dr. Crystal Hunnicutt Inducted into AANA 2026 Class of Fellows

Dr. Crystal Hunnicutt Inducted into AANA 2026 Class of Fellows

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...
From Ghana to Southwest Virginia: One Student’s Journey to Make a Global Impact

From Ghana to Southwest Virginia: One Student’s Journey to Make a Global Impact

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...
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Expands Workforce Pipeline Through Registered Apprenticeships

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Expands Workforce Pipeline Through Registered Apprenticeships

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

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

by Meghan Copenhaver | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation is entering a new phase of growth and engagement, marked by a renewed focus on expanding student support and strengthening regional impact. As part of this effort, the Foundation has added a Director of...
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Showcases Artwork by Donna Johnson

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Showcases Artwork by Donna Johnson

by Meghan Copenhaver | Apr 2, 2026 | Press Releases

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 with...
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