Virginia Highlands Community College

06/15/2026

True healthcare leaders are grown right here in our community. 🩺

Risten Russ is utilizing the Practical Nursing program at VHCC to launch a life-changing career in patient care. Guided by expert faculty, our students graduate with the practical, clinical skills required to make an immediate impact.

See our healthcare pathways at https://www.vhcc.edu/program-category/healthcare.

06/12/2026

The campus hallways might be peaceful right now, but our doors are wide open! 🏫

Don't wait until the chaotic rush in late August to figure out your schedule. Our dedicated team is on campus all summer long to help you register for classes, map out your goals, and sort out financial aid.

Walk in today and lock in your perfect schedule before fall classes start on Monday, August 31, 2026. Learn more at www.vhcc.edu/start-now.

06/11/2026

Congratulations to the students named to the Spring 2026 Academic Honors List!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate over 800 of our amazing students who earned a spot on the list this previous semester! Please join us in recognizing their achievements by viewing the full list here: https://www.vhcc.edu/news/spring-2026-academic-honors-list

06/10/2026

Meet your 2026-2027 Student Government Association Officers, VHCC! 💙

We are so excited to introduce the new student leaders who will be representing your voice, planning amazing campus events, and advocating for our student community this upcoming academic year.

President: Charlotte
Vice President: Evie
Secretary: Megan
Historian: Noah
Treasurer: Andrea
Public Relations Officer: Laken
Student Life Ambassador: Jessie

Congratulations to each of you! We cannot wait to see your leadership, passion, and dedication in action.

06/09/2026

Earning a four-year degree doesn't have to mean taking on four years of heavy university debt. 🤝

Through our extensive network of transfer partnerships, completing your general education requirements at VHCC is a seamless step forward. Start smart, transfer confidently, and maximize your investment.

06/08/2026

Everyone needs to start somewhere.

Caragan Heath started at VHCC…and you can too! During her time as an education student at VHCC, Caragan credits the education and training she receives as being a game-changer. Affordable, high-quality, personalized, and local. VHCC can be where you build your future – whether that’s training for a career in a few weeks or knocking out your general education requirements to transfer to a four-year college.

Enrollment is open now! Visit www.vhcc.edu/start-now to apply today.

06/06/2026

Happy National Higher Education Day! ✨

Virginia Highlands Community College was officially established back on November 30, 1967. Over 58 years later, our campus right here in Abingdon is still proudly serving Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol as a vital part of the Virginia Community College System. ❤️

Thousands of local stories, careers, and lifelong friendships have started right in these classrooms. We are incredibly proud of our history and the incredible community we continue to build together.

Did you attend or graduate from VHCC? Make sure to officially join our alumni association today at www.vhcc.edu/alumni.

06/05/2026

Build a hands-on future. ⚡

Dylan Miller chose the Electrical program at VHCC to turn his practical skills into a high-demand career without taking on massive student debt.

If you love solving problems and working with your hands, VHCC has programs that are designed to get you certified and into the workforce fast. Fall classes begin Monday, August 31, 2026.

Watch Dylan's story and find your track at https://www.vhcc.edu/careers-programs.

06/03/2026

Trading caps and gowns for scrubs and stethoscopes, our healthcare and nursing graduates are officially headed into the workforce and taking their next steps after VHCC! 🎓🩺

06/02/2026

Next session begins July 6!

Stop wondering what it takes to get your pilot's license and come find out! ✈️

The next session of Private Pilot Ground School through VHCC Workforce Development & Continuing Education begins July 6. Hosted at Highlands Aero (KVJI), this 5-week course is the essential first step for anyone ready to master the principles of flight, navigation, and FAA regulations.

Whether you are aiming for a new career in aviation or a new personal milestone, the path to the cockpit starts right here in Abingdon.

Start Date: July 6, 2026
Location: Highlands Aero at Virginia Highlands Airport
Cost: $600.00

For more details, call (276) 739-2445 or visit www.vhcc.edu/private-pilot-ground-school.