Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

09/10/2026

🎶 BIG NEWS FOR SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA! 🎶

Three Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees. One unforgettable evening. One powerful purpose.

Richard Leigh, Tony Arata and Roger Cook are coming together for an intimate evening of songs and stories supporting memorial scholarships for students pursuing education at the SWVA Higher Ed Center.

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕖 7 p.m. | Doors open at 6 p.m.
🎟️ General admission tickets are $40 per seat. VIP tables are $1,000 per table.

Tickets are on sale now:
https://bit.ly/Richard-Leigh

09/09/2026

A lot happens in a year at the Higher Ed Center. Our 2025–2026 Annual Impact Report shares the people, programs, and partnerships behind that work and the opportunities they are creating across Southwest Virginia.

Read the report: https://user-23310503727.cld.bz/Southwest-VA-Higher-Ed-Center-Annual-Report-25-26

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09/09/2026

Check out this scholarship opportunity offered by our partner, the Appalachian College of Pharmacy!

ICYMI: If you've been thinking about pharmacy school -- now is the time to apply for our $7,500 ACP Priority Consideration Scholarship! The deadline is January 4, 2027, but you can apply now. Official scholarship details are are www.acp.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships-grants/ We hope to see your application soon!

09/08/2026

We loved welcoming new and returning members at College for Older Adults Registration Day!

Missed it? You can still join us. Fall classes begin Sept. 15, with six weeks of learning, conversation, and connection for adults 50 and older. Explore the schedule and register for $40: www.swcenter.edu/COA

09/07/2026

It means a lot when the care our team puts into this place is felt by the people we serve. 💙 Every event, class and visit is supported by staff who care about the details and the people walking through our doors.

Visit swcenter.edu to book your next event!

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.