UVA Wise Magazine
In each of its issues, the UVA Wise Alumni Magazine works to capture stories that inspire connection among alumni and friends in order to boost these important stakeholders’ engagement with the College. By sharing campus news, longer-form features, athletics updates, and information about our alumni and friends, we hope you’ll gain updated insight into the positive momentum of the College, its students, and its community members.
Read on to:
- Learn about alumni and friends making a difference in the world;
- Explore the positive impacts of UVA Wise on the region;
- Hear about the student experience at the College, which is undergirded by vital alumni support;
- And more!
Fist Bump Fridays: Small Gesture. Big Impact
Discover what makes Friday mornings so special for students at Wise Primary School. While most college students cringe at early morning classes, our UVA Wise athletes are eager to show up and greet kids walking into school with a friendly fist bump.
Supporting the Students of Appalachia
Students from outside of Virginia are finding an affordable education and a valuable experience at UVA Wise thanks to a special tuition rate as well as private giving.
The College has long offered substantial scholarships to Virginia students, making it easier for them to obtain a degree with little or no debt. However, with the implementation of the ARC Initiative, the College's enrollment is increasing, as is the need for scholarship funds to support that growth.
Into the Future: How a Successful Campaign is Creating Powerful Impacts
The Honor the Future campaign officially kicked off on October 26, 2019, with a $100 million goal and a focus on honoring current students and supporting students who had not yet learned about the power of UVA Wise. Campaign leaders, many who had spent decades devoted to the College, had a clear vision for the campaign’s impact.
The campaign was not only a success in terms of dollars raised; it’s also a powerful example of the UVA Wise community delivering on the values it holds most dear.
From campus news to alumni events, you can read about the College making a difference in Southwest Virginia and beyond online today.