Homecoming 2026

Alumni Homecoming Weekend is the perfect time to return to campus, reignite your Highland Cavalier spirit, and reconnect with old friends! We look forward to seeing you on campus for Homecoming 2026!

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Business Alumni Engagement Reception 

Engage with current Faculty, Staff, and Students from the Business Department
The Gatton Hospitality Suite inside the David J. Prior Convocation Center
5 p.m.

UVA Wise Volleyball vs Coker

Root on the home-standing Cavs when they face the Cobras.
David J. Prior Convocation Center
7 p.m.

Friday, September 11, 2026

Golden Cavaliers Brunch

Honoring the Class of 1976
Chapel of All Faiths 
10:30 a.m.
Email alumni@uvawise.edu to let us know if you can attend.

Welcome Home Alumni Celebration

Meet up with old and new friends at the Chancellor's Residence 
Lila Vicars Smith House
5 p.m.

UVA Wise Volleyball vs Wingate

Watch the Cavs as they battle the Bulldogs in the friendly confines of the Prior Center.
David J. Prior Convocation Center
7 p.m.

Homecoming
Saturday, September 12, 2026

Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The inductees are Kari Sparks Farmer (Volleyball), Taylor Brandts Kelly (Softball), Henry Potter (Football), Melanie Reilly (Lacrosse), and Lee Clark (Head Men's Basketball Coach)
David J. Prior Convocation Center
10 a.m.

Learn more about the 2026 Hall of Fame class

Alumni Association Picnic

David J. Prior Convocation Center Parking Lot
11 a.m.

UVA Wise Football vs Anderson

Carl Smith Stadium
2 p.m.

Cheer on the Highland Cavaliers as they face off against South Atlantic Conference foe Anderson!
Homecoming Court will be announced at halftime of the football game.

Lodging Options

Best Western
124 Woodland Dr SW
Wise, VA 24293
276-328-3500

Inn at Wise
110 E Main St
Wise, VA 24293
276-328-3500

Nottingham Place
208 Nottingham Ave SE
Wise, VA 24293
276-870-2345

The Cozy Guest Suite (Airbnb)
Downtown Historic
Wise, VA

UVA Wise Rock Bar Retreat (Airbnb)
Wise, VA

Wise Town-view Apartment (Airbnb)
Wise, VA

Bear Creek Cabin
10439 N Reservoir Rd. 
Wise, VA 29294
276-328-2013

Camp Bethel
9050 Camp Bethel Road
Wise, Virginia
director@campbethel.com
276-328-6876

Western Front Hotel
3025 Fourth Avenue,
Saint Paul, VA 24283
276-738-3040

Quality Inn
4609 Aerial Way
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
276-523-5911

Super 8
425 Wharton Ln
Norton, VA 24273
276-679-0893

Hampton Inn
1051 Pk Ave SW
Norton, VA 24273
276-437-0305

Days Inn
375 Wharton Ln
Norton, VA 24273
800-329-1073

Sleep Inn & Suites Clintwood
5625 Dickenson Hwy
Clintwood, VA 24228
276-226-4903

Convenient Inn
171 Industrial Rd,
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
276-546-5350

Jonesville Motor Lodge
32540 Wilderness Rd
Jonesville, VA 24263
276-679-0893

Estillville Bed & Breakfast
128 Park St
Gate City, VA 24251
423-480-2303

Travel Inn
805 Lynn Garden Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-246-7126

Meadowview Convention Center
1901 Meadowview Pkwy,
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-578-6600

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon
130 Cook Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-477-1200