Thousands of residents across the commonwealth turn to community colleges for training and education. Approximately 249,295 students took at least one credited course during the 2007-08 academic year – the equivalent of 101,899 students enrolled full time.

ABINGDON, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center broke ground Monday on a $3.2 million, 6,200-square-foot addition – a feat thought impossible just a few years ago.

ABINGDON, Va. – Though the war in Iraq seems far removed from the hustle and bustle on the Virginia Highlands Community College campus, it still impacts many student veterans on a daily basis.

ABINGDON, Va. – Virginia Highlands Community College junior Justin Pennington is among thousands of students trying to save money by attending a community college.

Thousands of residents across the commonwealth turn to community colleges for training and education. Approximately 240,342 students took at least one credited course during the 2006-07 academic year.