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Blues, Roots and Rhythm: Corey Harris Band Live at UVA Wise

Grammy nominee and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Corey Harris has carved out his own niche in blues and will share his talents at UVA Wise.
August 29, 2025
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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

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NYC Breakdance and Beatbox Group to Perform at UVA Wise

September 4, 2025

Campaign Success! UVA Wise Raises $103.8 Million to Honor the Future

August 25, 2025

UVA Wise Partners with T-Mobile to Launch Next Phase of innovate2elevate iPad Initiative

August 19, 2025

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Exploration, Discovery and a Splash of Fun: UVA Wise Governor’s School in STEM-H

As the two-week Governor’s School program at UVA Wise winds down, the excitement has yet to slow.
June 19, 2025
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UVA Wise Student Lucy Cunliffe Named Inaugural Stallard Fellow in STEM

Established by Jeannie A. and Robbie F. Stallard, the Stallard Fellowship supports outstanding students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at UVA Wise.
May 29, 2025
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UVA Wise Releases Spring Dean's List 2025

UVA Wise has announced its Spring Dean’s List. The 578 students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale with no grades below “C” and were enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
May 19, 2025

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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
Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation
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Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation Makes Investment in UVA Wise Student Scholarships and Regional Leadership Initiatives

The gift will be matched with a $500,000 investment from the University of Virginia’s Bicentennial Funds, bringing its total impact to $1.5 million. The gift also provides a leadership endowment to support the College’s LEAD Southwest Virginia program.
March 31, 2025
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UVA Wise Receives Largest Single Gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation

UVA Wise announced today a historic investment in its students, programs and facilities. The Bill Gatton Foundation gifted the College $11.2 million to establish funds to support multiple key initiatives at UVA Wise.
November 4, 2024