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UVA and UVA Wise student leaders signing agreement
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UVA Wise and UVA Student Government Associations Join Forces

The result of months of dialogue and ideas, a partnership was formalized between the two student governing bodies, ensuring that both groups will now work side-by-side to amplify student voices across the University of Virginia system.
November 18, 2025
Ralph Reid
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UVA Wise Names Vice Chancellor for Human Resources

Ralph Reid will join the College as its Vice Chancellor for Human Resources in January following a national search.
November 17, 2025
Rhinoceros
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Ionesco’s Rhinoceros on Stage at UVA Wise

Performances will run November 13th-15th at 7 p.m. and November 16th at 2 p.m. on the UVA Wise campus in the Gilliam Center for the Arts Black Box Theater.
November 5, 2025
Students at code camp
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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
Students participating in stem day experiment
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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
Brianne Barker
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From Communication to Compassion: UVA Wise Alumna Shares Her Journey

For Brianne (Foster) Barker ’14, her time at UVA Wise laid the foundation for her career, and the chapters that followed gave her journey a deeper meaning, defined by resilience, family and purpose.
October 6, 2025
Josephine Rodriguez
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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.
September 22, 2025
Students in classroom with computers
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UVA Wise Receives Cybersecurity Research Award

The grant is part of the 2026 Cybersecurity Research Program, which supports innovative projects across Virginia that focus on the intersection of data, autonomy and security.
September 9, 2025
Panelists with UVA Wise leadership

UVA Wise Hosts Panel on Casino Management and Careers

The event offered students, faculty and community members an inside look at the fast-growing hospitality and gaming industry and its impact on Southwest Virginia and Appalachia.
September 4, 2025

NYC Breakdance and Beatbox Group to Perform at UVA Wise

The Missing Element, featuring The Beatbox House, blends street dance and beatboxing in an immersive show at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in the Gilliam Center for the Arts Black Box Theater at UVA Wise.
September 4, 2025
Corey Harris, a musician, poses with his musical instrument.
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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
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