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Monday 7:30am - 10pm Tuesday 7:30am - 10pm Wednesday 7:30am - 10pm Thursday 7:30am - 10pm Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

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Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

A Great Place, Doing Great Things, Because of Great People!

Participating Academic Institutions
■ Appalachian College of Pharmacy
■ Bluefield University
■ Emory & Henry College
■ King University
■ Old Dominion University
■ Radford University
■ University of Virginia
■ University of Virginia's College at Wise
■ Virginia Commonwealth University
■ Virginia Highlands Community College
■ Virginia Tech

Courses for Older Adults
■ College for Older Adults (COA)

Conference Services
■ A versatile high tech conference environment accommodating 5 to 1500

09/04/2026

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, September 8.

We hope everyone has a safe and restful holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

Officially on patrol and on brand. 💙 Our newly wrapped golf cart is ready to roll around campus!

09/03/2026

Looking for an opportunity to learn something new, grow in your career or build practical skills? Several programs are coming to the Higher Ed Center! 📚

🍽️ ServSafe training with Mt. Rogers Regional Adult Education
🎤 Leadercast with The University of Virginia's College at Wise
🚜 Heavy Equipment Training with Virginia Tech Southwest Center
🤝 WE Impact Virginia Summit with Virginia Tech Southwest Center

From earning an industry credential to strengthening your leadership skills and building new professional connections, these opportunities make it easier to keep growing close to home.

Check each graphic for dates and registration details. Know someone who could benefit? Share this post with them!

09/02/2026

Ready to learn something new this fall? College for Older Adults Registration Day is TOMORROW! 🍂

Join us Thursday, September 3, at 10 a.m. in the Grand Hall at the Higher Ed Center. Explore the new class schedule, meet some of the instructors and find something that sparks your curiosity.

College for Older Adults offers six weeks of learning and connection for adults age 50 and older, all for $40. Can’t attend in person? The complete schedule will also be available online tomorrow at www.swcenter.edu/COA.

We can’t wait to welcome you back!

08/31/2026

Find resources to help you and your family live healthier, stay independent and feel more connected. 💛

Join us for free Community Wellness Day on Monday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Higher Ed Center. Connect with local organizations, explore practical wellness resources, try hands-on activities and enjoy food trucks, giveaways and more.

There is something for every age and ability, with additional Pathways to Possibilities activities from the Appalachian Independence Center beginning at 11 a.m.

Learn more at www.swcenter.edu/wellnessday.

08/28/2026

See Appalachia from a new perspective this fall. 🌿

From forgotten grasslands and river cane to black bears, mushrooms and Appalachian modernism, this semester’s College for Older Adults classes explore the nature, culture and stories that shape our region.

Registration Day is next Thursday, September 3 at 10 a.m. in the Grand Hall at the Higher Ed Center! Come see the new schedule, sign up for classes and meet some of the instructors. The schedule will also be available online on September 3 for anyone who cannot attend.

College for Older Adults is open to adults 50 and older, and registration is $40 for the six-week term.

Thank you to the Kingsport Times News for sharing a preview of what’s ahead! Read the story:
https://timesnews.net/news/388136/swva-higher-ed-center-fall-classes-explore-appalachias-heritage/

08/27/2026

We welcomed King University’s Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice students to the Higher Ed Center this week for orientation!

King has expanded its Master of Science in Nursing options to include concentrations in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Leadership & Administration, in addition to its long-standing Family Nurse Practitioner concentration.

More options mean more opportunities for local nurses to advance their education and more highly trained healthcare professionals serving our region. We’re proud to partner with King University and excited to have these students with us! Learn more at https://www.swcenter.edu/king-university-msn-family-nurse-practioner-program/

08/25/2026

Apprenticeship in action at Real Performance Machinery!

Through hands-on training and guidance from experienced professionals, apprentices build valuable skills while contributing on the job from day one. It is a practical approach that helps local employers develop talent while creating pathways to long-term careers.

We’re proud to support RPM and other regional employers through the SWVA Regional Apprenticeship Program, strengthening Southwest Virginia’s workforce one opportunity at a time.

Interested in apprenticeship for your career or business? Learn more at www.swcenter.edu/apprentice

08/24/2026

Meet Natalie Blankenship, Academic & Professional Program Manager for the UVA Wise Office of Community & Economic Development. From UVA Wise’s Abingdon office at the SWVA Higher Ed Center, Natalie helps businesses, organizations and professionals find training that meets their needs.

UVA Wise offers professional development in leadership, supervision, artificial intelligence, technology, business development and more. Employers can also work with Natalie to explore customized training designed specifically for their teams.

We’re proud to partner with Natalie and UVA Wise to make valuable workforce training more accessible across Southwest Virginia.

Learn more and connect with Natalie at https://www.swcenter.edu/uvawise/.

08/21/2026

We kicked off the new school year with a Back-to-School Bash for our staff and partners! 🎉

It was a fun opportunity to reconnect, celebrate and recognize the people and partnerships that make the Higher Ed Center such a special place.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We’re looking forward to another great year of learning, collaboration and opportunity!

Address

1 Partnership Cir
Abingdon, VA
24210

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 10pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 10pm
Thursday	7:30am - 10pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12766194300

Website

http://www.swcenter.edu/

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