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Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is a regional hub connecting education, industry, and workforce. Through partnerships with colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and employers, the SWVA Higher Ed Center provides flexible access to higher education and professional development opportunities that prepare the current and future workforce and strengthen the regional economy. Learn more at swcenter.edu.
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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...
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 achievement...
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.