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Upcoming freshman Ethan Cloud from Wise, Va., was delighted to be a part of the day. “Today has made me so excited that I wish I could get my schedule made and start tomorrow.”

Students crowded around tables of regional and national employers to learn about all the exciting employment opportunities available to them.

Inducted into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame in January, Rash is an internationally recognized, award-winning author of eight novels including the PEN/Faulker finalist and New York Times bestselling novel, Serena.

The University of Virginia College at Wise announced this week that an endowed scholarship has been established in honor of Gage Clark, a UVA Wise student who passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2023.

UVA Wise celebrated the annual tradition of Chancellor for a Day, an event that gives students the opportunity to spend a day in the life of the leader of the College.

The listening session was one of several visits Youngkin made Wednesday to the region to hear from community leaders on a broad range of key economic, health and workforce issues.

Now in its third year, the $100,000 Community Fund will help support projects that enhance nature-based economic and community development in the Appalachian region.

Lady Warrior head coach Robin Dotson ’81 of Wise, Va., and Lady Spartan head coach Terri Anne Funk ’07 of St. Paul, Va., both cite the College as a foundational influence in their coaching careers.

Melissa Cook, a John I. Burton High School guidance counselor and 1989 graduate of UVA Wise, is the 31st recipient of the award, which recognizes a local citizen leader who has advanced the cause of education in Wise County.

Danville Public Schools announced Michelle Guzman as the DPS Teacher of the Year. Guzman, who majored in mathematics and minored in leadership studies and education, cites the College as the place where the foundation was laid for her teaching journey.