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October 28th | 2025

CEDAR BLUFF, VA — Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is proud to announce the establishment of the Sales Executives Club Endowed Educational Scholarship for Business, a newly endowed fund created

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October 21st | 2025

Southwest Virginia Community College students can now earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in business administration from Bluefield University in as little as two years after finishing their

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June 25th | 2025

Richmond – Randall Hillman of Honaker, Virginia, has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. He was nominated for the award by Southwest Virginia Community College. Hosted

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July 30th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) Educational Foundation, Inc. is launching The Dr. Norman L. Rexrode, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for paramedic students. The scholarship is made possible by Dr. Bob Mueller,

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July 26th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College’s Workforce & Continuing Education department highlights Wade Vance’s success through its fast-track programs in this video. Vance, who previously faced unemployment and had no carpentry experience,

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July 15th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is launching a new 12-week Fiber Optic Technician course on its main campus. Students can earn the Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) credential through the

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May 29th | 2024

BLUEFIELD, VA—Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) will offer its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program in Bluefield, Virginia, beginning in August for the Fall 2024 term. This program is designed to

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May 13th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College celebrated its commencement with 570 candidates for graduation this year. The event featured a capacity crowd and included speeches from college leaders and guests. Dr. Ron

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May 7th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College has named Dr. Ron E. Proffitt this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Proffitt, who served at Southwest as Interim Vice President of Instruction and Student Services

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April 23rd | 2024

Richmond, Va. – Catherine “Cathy” Corte Payne & Family has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated by Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC).  The

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