Virginia Tech Southwest Center

09/22/2026

Join Virginia Tech for the We Impact Virginia Summit on October 27 in Abingdon, Virginia, for a day of connection, inspiration, and practical insights from leaders making a difference across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The summit brings together people committed to creating positive change in their workplaces and communities, with engaging speakers, interactive sessions, and opportunities to build your network and strengthen your leadership skills.

A BIG CONGRATS TO JENNIFER S. FRIEDEL, AAEC ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE, WHO IS PART OF THE SPEAKER LINEUP.

📅 October 27, 2026
📍 Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center | Abingdon, VA
🔗 Details/register: https://www.outreach.vt.edu/engagement/wiv.html

09/22/2026

We are partnering with Thornspring Pastures to bring you the first ever Pulaski Ag Experience Day on October 17th from 11 am - 5 pm!! In conjunction with Thornspring's seasonal Farm Fest, we will also be providing a series of fun, agricultural exhibits throughout the day.

For questions, contact Morgan Paulette: [email protected] or 540-980-7761

09/21/2026

Come join us! The Virginia Tech Southwest Center is hiring a part-time Administrative & Program Coordinator based in Abingdon. Review date is September 23, 2026.

Job Description Position Summary:Reporting to the director of the Virginia Tech Southwest Center, the administrative and program coordinator coordinates and implements center usage, client services, and support for programs such as conferences, short courses, training programs, institutes, workshops...

09/17/2026

Virginia Drought Relief Resources for Farmers
Severe drought conditions continue to impact farms across the Commonwealth. To support producers, Abigail Spanberger recently declared a State of Emergency to address a statewide hay shortage and help protect Virginia's livestock industry.
Key Resources & Updates:
• State of Emergency Declared to support Virginia farmers facing drought-related hay shortages and livestock feed challenges.
• Over-width Hay Transport Waiver will allow carriers to move hay more efficiently across Virginia, helping farmers secure feed supplies before winter.
• Hay Clearinghouse available to connect farmers in need of hay with hay sellers and transportation resources.
• Disaster Assistance Programs and USDA emergency loan resources may be available for eligible producers impacted by drought conditions.
• VDACS, Virginia Cooperative Extension, USDA and agricultural partners are working together to provide support and recovery resources to Virginia farms.
Producers are encouraged to review available drought recovery resources and make plans now to secure hay supplies for the winter feeding season.
Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04xMpSl0

09/16/2026

2026 Ram Sale! September 25th at VA Tech-Southwest Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center

2026 Ram Sale! September 25th
Videos can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFm1EXrIcnd4

09/14/2026

JOIN US! "Strong Appalachian Women" Virtual Event - Tuesday, September 15, at 10 a.m. featuring Theresa L. Burriss, PhD.
In this thirty minute virtual session, Theresa L. Burriss, PhD, will highlight some of the fierce women of the Appalachian region, including both real-life activists and fictional characters in novels. The bravery, dedication, and servant leadership of these individuals serve as inspiration to women and men alike, whether from the region or not.
Theresa was born and raised in Bristol, TN/VA, and has dedicated her life to serving, teaching about, and publishing about the Appalachian region. Many of her publications focus on the Affrilachian Writers, the topic of her dissertation. In Fall 2021, Theresa was awarded a Fulbright Teaching & Research Grant and taught Appalachian Literature at Transilvania University in Brasov, Romania, and conducted ethnographic research in the Jiu Valley, Romania’s coalmining region.
Don't miss this bite-size moment of inspiration - the perfect midmorning break to get you excited for the We Impact Virginia summit in October!
Register: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q9FQgnH9QFmr4n06w7e3fQ #/registration

We Impact Virginia: Moving Forward Together
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Get all the details and register by August 31 to get the early bird rate: www.outreach.vt.edu/engagement/wiv See less

09/12/2026

VIRGINIA IS FOR HOKIE LO🧡ERS!

Virginia is for Hokie lovers. 🧡🦃

Virginia Tech and Virginia is for Lovers have teamed up to celebrate the places and people that connect Hokies to the Commonwealth, including a new LOVEwork sign on Henderson Lawn to make it official. This collaboration is designed to draw attention to Blacksburg and the New River Valley as destinations for visitors from across Virginia and beyond.

And yes, there’s merch. 👀 Part of every sale supports Virginia Tech student scholarships and initiatives, along with tourism efforts. ➡️ go.vt.edu/usLnZ

09/08/2026

We are hiring! The Virginia Tech Southwest Center is searching for a part-time Administrative & Program Coordinator in Abingdon, Virginia.

Job Description Position Summary:Reporting to the director of the Virginia Tech Southwest Center, the administrative and program coordinator coordinates and implements center usage, client services, and support for programs such as conferences, short courses, training programs, institutes, workshops...

09/03/2026

🐶 Check out our Veterinary Science learning lab done in collaboration with Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine coming together at EO! This hands-on experience will give K-12 students across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee opportunities to explore career pathways in veterinary medicine.

09/03/2026

Check out our upcoming programs and partner programs at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center!