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Construction begins on $30 million Convocation Center at UVa-Wise
State lawmakers and regional leaders joined The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wednesday to break ground for a $30 million Convocation Center, the largest single capital project in the College’s history.
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UVa-Wise honors outstanding faculty members
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recognized faculty achievements during the Second Annual Faculty Awards Luncheon on May 11.
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UVa-Wise announces spring Dean's List
The spring 2009 Dean’s List at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise includes 287 students.
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UVa-Wise to offer ROTC program starting this fall
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will begin offering an Army ROTC program on campus this fall.
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Dominion CEO appointed to UVa-Wise Board
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors appointed Thomas F. Farrell II to serve on The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Board.
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Highland Cavalier Club awards scholarships to UVa-Wise athletes
Two rising seniors at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise were recently recognized as outstanding athletes by the Highland Cavalier Club.
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UVa-Wise Summer II online courses at Abingdon campus
The Abingdon campus of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites students throughout the region to enroll in online courses during Summer Session II.
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UVa-Wise students honored with Tice Total Achievement Awards
Four students at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise were honored with the Tice Total Achievement Award during the College’s 18th annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon on March 28.
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UVa-Wise Marching Highland Cavaliers band camp set for August
The Marching Highland Cavaliers band camp is scheduled for August on The University of Virginia’s College at Wise campus.
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UVa-Wise welcomes SWCC to Technology Center in Lebanon
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise has welcomed Southwest Virginia Community College to the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center in Lebanon
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SVTDC to offer media training workshop June 2-3
The Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center will present a media training workshop to offer professionals and organizations lessons in getting their messages to the public and how to be effective spokespersons.
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Registration now open for free reading clinic for grades 1-4 at UVa-Wise
Primary school children can improve their reading skills during a free reading clinic to be offered this summer at The University of Virginia's College at Wise.
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Gov. Kaine congratulates Class of 2009 at UVa-Wise Commencement
Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine delivered the keynote address for the 299 graduates of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and hundreds of their friends and family who gathered for the May 16 ceremony at Carl Smith Stadium.
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UVa-Wise presents achievement awards to Class of 2009
The academic departments of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recognized the scholastic achievements of members of the Class of 2009 and other students on May 15.
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UVa-Wise inducts new Darden Society members
The Darden Society of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise added 43 new members during its induction ceremony on April 30 in the Fred B. Greear Gymnasium.
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UVa-Wise honors students at 2009 Academic Awards Ceremony
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recognized the scholastic achievements of nongraduating students during the Academic Awards Ceremony on April 27.
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Smith receives Outstanding Contribution Award at UVa-Wise
Accurate, consistent and hardworking are the three words used most often to describe Pearl Smith, winner of the 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
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UVa-Wise professors to appear on ‘With Good Reason’ May 13
Two professors with The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will appear on “With Good Reason,” a radio production of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, on May 13.
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UVa-Wise now offering streaming video of televised programming
The Highland Cavalier NewMedia operation at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recently launched a new Web site featuring live streaming video available to those with high-speed Internet.
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Blevins receives Distinguished Citizenship Award in Russell County
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce awarded Shannon Blevins, director of economic development for The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, the Distinguished Citizenship Award in Economic Development on April 24 in Lebanon.
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Winners of first Spanish Language Festival at UVa-Wise announced
Rye Cove High School swept most categories in the first Spanish Language Festival at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise on April 25.
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UVa-Wise graduate Ring to pursue doctorate in audiology
At first glance, majoring in biology and communication studies at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise might seem a bit inconsistent, but it is all part of Pound native Stephanie Ann Ring’s plan to earn a doctorate in audiology.
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UVa-Wise graduate Maggard soars toward pharmacy school
Having options is important to Andrew J. Maggard as he leaves The University of Virginia’s College at Wise with a biochemistry degree and prepares for pharmacy school at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Spring 2009 Student Art Show now open at UVa-Wise
The Spring 2009 Student Art Show is now open at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and will run through May 6.
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U.S. Army Corps official, UVa-Wise alumna to lecture May 1
The public is invited to attend a May 1 science seminar at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise featuring Maria E. de la Torre, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Baltimore District Emergency Management Branch.
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U.Va. business professor to speak at Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center May 6
Ed Hess, professor of business administration and the Batten Executive-in-Residence at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, will discuss entrepreneurship at the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center on May 6.
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UVa-Wise Chancellor Prior wins Wise County Chamber of Commerce President’s Award
David J. Prior, chancellor of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, received the President’s Award at the Wise County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Gala on April 18.
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UVa-Wise student Lewis and Chancellor Prior switch roles for a day
Joanna Lewis’ determination to make an annual canned food drive a success landed her squarely in Chancellor David J. Prior’s office on April 15.
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UVa-Wise to offer high-tech cohort degree program this fall
Students have the opportunity this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in management information systems through a cohort program offered at the Abingdon and Lebanon campuses of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
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Summer College sessions I and II set at UVa-Wise
Summer College at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise features a variety of classes in administration of justice, biology, business, chemistry, communication, computer science, economics, education, English, mathematics, music, psychology, religion, sociology and Spanish.
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UVa-Wise benefit gala dinner, concert and silent auction set for May 2
The UVa-Wise Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present PRISM 2009, its fourth annual gala dinner, silent auction and concert on Saturday, May 2, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Greear Gymnasium.
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Women invited to ‘Dress for Success’ at UVa-Wise April 20
The American Association of University Women and The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will host a “Dress for Success” event at the Lila Vicars Smith House on Monday, April 20, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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UVa-Wise professor to discuss the Wright brothers’ sister on ‘With Good Reason’
Cindy Wilkey, associate professor of history at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, will appear on “With Good Reason,” a radio production of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, on April 22.
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Crockett Hall rededicated during UVa-Wise Founder’s Day
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise rededicated the newly renovated Crockett Hall on Founder’s Day while honoring University of Virginia founder Thomas Jefferson and Samuel Crockett Jr., the University extension agent who played a pivotal role in the creation of UVa-Wise.
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Authors Diller and Gentner featured at 17th annual Early Childhood Conference at UVa-Wise April 18
Authors Debbie Diller and Norma Gentner are the keynote speakers for the Southwest Virginia 17th Annual Early Childhood Conference, hosted by The University of Virginia's College at Wise.
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Evans Blue headlines 16th annual Jam4Man concert at UVa-Wise
Evans Blue, an alternative rock group from Canada, is the headliner for the 16th annual Jam4Man concert, set for May 1-2 at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
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Junior League Band to conclude Rhythm and Roots Concert Series
The Rhythm and Roots Concert Series at The University of Virginia's College at Wise concludes on Saturday, April 18, with an appearance by the Junior League Band of Washington, DC.
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Summer robotics camp offered at UVa-Wise
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is hosting the first annual Summer Program in Robotics and Intelligent Technology (SPIRIT) on campus this summer.
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Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine to speak at UVa-Wise Commencement May 16
Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine will deliver the keynote address during Commencement exercises at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise on Saturday, May 16.
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The third annual ‘Chancellor for a Day’ food drive begins on April 1
A student at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will switch places with Chancellor David J. Prior for one day as the third annual “Chancellor for a Day” food drive begins on April 1.
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Prospective students to preview College from every angle at UVa-Wise 360° April 18
Prospective students and their families are invited to preview The University of Virginia’s College at Wise campus from all angles during UVa-Wise 360° on Saturday, April 18.
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Coffee Night organizers invite artists, writers to perform April 14
Organizers of Coffee Night at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invite artists, performers and writers to participate in the popular event at 6:30 p.m. on April 14 in the Chapel of All Faiths.
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