UVA Wise Releases Spring Dean's List 2026

UVA Wise has announced its Spring Dean’s List. The 581 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.

UVA Wise Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Spring Commencement

More than 300 students crossed the stage, receiving their diplomas and stepping into the next chapter of their lives. Seven officers were commissioned through the College’s ROTC program and 37 graduate students received their Master of Education degree.

Lucy Cunliffe Awarded Chancellor’s Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Research at UVA Wise

Cunliffe, a mathematics major with a concentration in data science and a minor in exercise science, was selected for her exemplary research accomplishments and dedication to academic excellence throughout her undergraduate career.

ROTC Cadet Nina Erickson Named Student Speaker for UVA Wise’s 2026 Commencement

Erickson has served in several leadership roles within the program, from public affairs officer to battalion executive officer, and will cap off her time with one final role: student speaker at Commencement.

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.

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.

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.

UVA Wise Names Josephine Rodriguez as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research

In this role, Rodriguez will lead efforts to expand the College’s research capacity by identifying competitive funding opportunities and supporting faculty in developing successful grant proposals.

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.

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.

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.

In Her Own Backyard

Some students find themselves having to expand their college search across the nation to find an institution that checks all their boxes. Olivia Baker, however, found what she was looking for right in her own backyard.

UVA Wise Celebrates the Class of 2025 at Commencement Ceremony

The event not only honored academic accomplishments, but also the spirit of resilience and community that defines UVA Wise’s educational experience.

UVA Wise Senior Abigail Edwards Wins National Award for Inorganic Chemistry Research and the Chancellor’s Medal

This national award recognizes Edwards’ exceptional research accomplishments in inorganic chemistry, particularly her work exploring the role of aromatic groups in metal-organic frameworks and their effectiveness in removing organic dyes from water.

Jimson Weed Coffee Night Welcomes Poet Caryl Pagel

Coffee Night celebrates the annual publication of "Jimson Weed", a journal of poetry, prose, drama, art and photography.

UVA Wise Partners with MECC, Claude Moore Foundation and Ballad Health to Host Exploring Healthcare Careers Event

Open to students in grades 5-12, Exploring Healthcare Careers will provide attendees with hands-on insight into healthcare career paths, as well as opportunities to meet school recruiters and learn about financial aid and program requirements.

UVA Wise STREAM Coordinator Awarded VSTE Leadership Award

Heather Askea, STREAM Outreach Coordinator for UVA Wise was recently awarded the Leader of the Year Award for 2024 by Virginia Society for Technology and Education.

UVA Wise Hospitality and Tourism Students Immerse in Luxury and Learning at Nicewonder Farms

UVA Wise hospitality and tourism students dove into the world of high-end hospitality and event management at Nicewonder Farms.

UVA Wise Releases Fall Dean's List 2024

The 572 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.

A Day in STEM-H Held at UVA Wise

Workshops were conducted by volunteers from state-wide agencies as well as the faculty, staff and students from UVA Wise.

UVA Wise’s Within Reach Program Gives New Opportunity to Students Whose Families Earn $80,000 or Less

UVA Wise announced this week that it will now serve families who earn $80,000 or less through the Within Reach program, which provides tuition and fees for Virginia students.

UVA Wise Named an Apple Distinguished School for Second Term in a Row

Through a campus-wide effort to push the digital learning envelope further, the College has developed a culture of innovation, which has resulted in UVA Wise being named an Apple Distinguished School (2024-2027) for a second consecutive term.

UVA Wise Class of 2028 Enters Their Cavalier Era at Fall Convocation

UVA Wise welcomed the class of 2028, the most diverse class in the last decade.

UVA Wise Undergrad Students Publish Ground-Breaking Freshwater Mussels Research in Prestigious Journal

Four undergraduate students at UVA Wise took a novel approach using applied DNA techniques to study the dietary preferences of freshwater mussels in the Clinch River, resulting in significant new findings published recently in a major journal.