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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.

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

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.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is pleased to announce that Michelle Rozen, Ph.D., a renowned researcher and expert in the psychology of change, will deliver the keynote address at the Tenth Annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum on May 22.

Inés Latapia Izquierdo, a business administration major and student-athlete from Zaragoza, Spain, has been named the 2025 student commencement speaker at UVA Wise. She is recognized for her meaningful contributions to student life and academic excellence.

The 30th Annual University of Virginia’s College at Wise Spring Swing Golf Tournament brought together 20 teams at Lonesome Pine Country Club. Sponsored by Ballad Health and hosted by the College’s Alumni Association, the 2025 tournament celebrated three

The David J. Prior Convocation Center is the first-place students visit when they kick of their academic careers and the last place they visit when they graduate.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 10 in the David J. Prior Convocation Center in Wise, Virginia, and will begin at 10 a.m.

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.

This year’s theme, “Meeting the Moment, Shaping the Future,” will celebrate the region’s achievements while focusing on efforts that will create future opportunities.