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Making History Accessible: How a UVA Wise Alumnus Brings the Past to Life

For Andrew Hamilton, history is not meant to sit quietly behind a pane of glass. It is meant to be experienced.
March 5, 2026
Sara Schill, Makayla Owens, Zachary Harmon
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A Campus That Cares

The Counseling Center at UVA Wise is more than an office; it is a lifeline for many students navigating one of the most transitional seasons of their lives.
March 4, 2026
a poster on wall that says I am TRIO with the UVA Wise logo inside letter O
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UVA Wise Celebrates 40th Annual National TRIO Day

On February 28, UVA Wise recognizes the 40th annual National TRIO Day, celebrating student achievement, community service and expanded access to educational opportunity.
February 27, 2026
LEAD SWVA
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UVA Wise is Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Cohort of LEAD SWVA

LEAD SWVA is a seven-month experiential program that runs from May through November that brings together professionals from the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
February 20, 2026
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
Sydney Boggs
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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

Since its establishment in 2022, the Community Fund has invested $480,000 in 35 community projects focused on outdoor recreation, workforce development, renewable energy, trail and tourism infrastructure, habitat restoration, cultural assets and other com
January 16, 2026
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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
Olyvia Fleming
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Setting the Standard: UVA Wise’s First Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Leaves Her Mark

Olyvia Fleming is no stranger to firsts. From joining UVA Wise’s inaugural track and field team as a thrower to becoming its first declared hospitality and tourism management major, she is shaping the future of the College, one first at a time.
December 11, 2025
LEAD SWVA cohort members
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UVA Wise Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural LEAD SWVA Cohort

The seven-month program brought together community-minded professionals from across Southwest Virginia to Learn, Engage, Aspire and Deliver.
December 8, 2025
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Study Finds UVA Wise Contributes to Region’s Economy and Community in Several Impactful Ways

According to the Economic Impact Study, which studied the University’s 2024 fiscal year, UVA Wise supports 1,014 jobs and generates $91.4 million in output within Southwest Virginia.
December 5, 2025