by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 28, 2025 | COA
The Spring semester at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s College for Older Adults (COA) has been bustling with activity and excitement. Designed to provide enriching learning opportunities for adults aged 50 and over, the COA has once again proven that...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 26, 2025 | Energy Education Academy
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center was excited to host area middle school science teachers as they gathered for an engaging Energy Workshop, part of our new Energy Education Academy initiative. Sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 26, 2025 | Healthcare Education Initiatives
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration aimed at addressing the growing workforce demands in the health and life sciences sectors within GO Virginia Region 1. This initiative brings together a diverse group...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 26, 2025 | What's Happening
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is thrilled to have a new feature on its campus – a Foundation Clock. The instillation was completed in February 2025 and will feature a commemorative bench and surrounding landscaping. The clock was made possible...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 24, 2025 | What's Happening
Join us on Monday, February 14 from 6 – 7 p.m. to explore energy—its science, sources, and daily connections—with a FREE presentation by Vernon Kimball from the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. This engaging session aims to enhance community...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 24, 2025 | Customer-Events-PressReleases
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is excited to hose the semi-annual Wee Cycle Children’s Consignment Sale. The sale begins on February 26 and will run through March 1 at the Center. See the flyer below for more details.
by Meghan Copenhaver | Feb 24, 2025 | Press Releases
Abingdon artist Rebecca Pippin is showcasing a selection of paintings at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center that reflect her love for her family and her southwest Virginia home. Working primarily in acrylics, Pippin says she paints to share what she...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jan 28, 2025 | General
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center held its annual Indoor Garage Sale in late January. Celebrating its 15th year, the event was a resounding success, attracting more than 1,700 attendees and featuring 70 sold-out vendor booths. Mark your calendars for next...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Jan 16, 2025 | Healthcare Education Initiatives
Throughout fiscal year 2024, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, through its Foundation, secured approximately $1.8 million in public and private funding to create the Southwest Virginia Regional Simulation Lab for Nursing and Allied Health. This exciting...
by Meghan Copenhaver | Dec 19, 2024 | What's Happening
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s College for Older Adults has now opened registration for their Spring semester. Classes are slated to begin on February 11 and end on March 20. Special one-topic classes will meet on Mondays beginning on February...
