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Left to right: Valerie S. Lawson, Mark Cruise, Donna Henry, Sean McMurray
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STRONG ACC announces three-year, $599,448 IMPACT grant from Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia

This investment will significantly expand the STRONG ACC’s capacity to strengthen cradle-to-career outcomes for children, youth and young adults across Southwest Virginia.
February 17, 2026
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UVA Wise Appoints Alumna Sydney Boggs as GO Virginia Region 1 Program Director

As Region 1 program director, Boggs will represent UVA Wise as the support organization lead, providing coordination for the state program and working closely with members of the GO Virginia Region 1 Council.
February 13, 2026
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Traditional Fusion Piano Trio to Play UVA Wise: Dave Eggar, Peter Ryan, & Sean Claire With Broadway Star Maya Days

The program will premiere new works from Appalachian-area composers Martha Redbone, Donald Sorah, and Benjamin Dawson that fuse traditional elements of Appalachian music with those of classical compositions.
January 21, 2026

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Application Period Now Open for the Cumberland Forest Community Fund, Advancing Nature-Based Community and Economic Development in Southwest Virginia

January 16, 2026

UVA Wise Releases Fall Dean's List 2025

December 18, 2025

Setting the Standard: UVA Wise’s First Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Leaves Her Mark

December 11, 2025

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UVA Wise Releases Fall Dean's List 2025

UVA Wise has announced its Fall Dean’s List. The 577 students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the current semester and were enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate credit hours.
December 18, 2025
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Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators Through STREAMWISE

From classroom-based activities to high-energy campus visits, STREAMWISE connects community, curriculum and creativity. The initiative’s heartbeat is simple, providing access and opportunity.
October 28, 2025
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Over 500 Students Inspired by Hands-On Experiences at UVA Wise’s Day in STEM-H

The goal of Day in STEM-H is to inspire students, particularly in grades where interest in science and math typically begins to decline, by engaging them in STEM-H (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Health) fields.
October 9, 2025

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Campaign cabinet members with Chancellor Henry and Valerie Lawson
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UVA Wise Honors Campaign Cabinet as 2025 Volunteers of the Year

This prestigious award honors individuals and groups whose extraordinary service has made a lasting impact on the College, its students and their families.
August 28, 2025
Lewey Lee, Chancellor Henry, members of The Bill Gatton Foundation, Rhonda Perkins, Valerie Lawson
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The Bill Gatton Foundation Named 2025 Benefactor of the Year at UVA Wise

The Bill Gatton Foundation was established to continue the legacy of Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist who dedicated his life to supporting educational access, healthcare and community growth.
August 27, 2025
Rhonda Perkins, Lewey Lee, Chancellor Donna Henry, Valerie Lawson
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Campaign Success! UVA Wise Raises $103.8 Million to Honor the Future

Fundraising efforts for the initiative totaled $103,871,543.55 and will have an impact of $131,275,796.51 thanks to the College’s ability to secure matching funds from the University of Virginia’s Bicentennial Scholarship program.
August 25, 2025