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Media Relations | Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center | Phone: (276) 619-4301
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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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Press Releases
Currently on Exhibit at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center: Paintings by Rebecca Pippin
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...
Abingdon’s Largest Indoor Garage Sale Hosts over 1,700
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...
Construction Underway for Southwest Virginia Regional Simulation Lab for Nursing and Allied Health
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...