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UVA Wise Prepares to Welcome Students Home with Campus Improvements

From upgraded residence halls to new recreational spaces, this summer's projects reflect the College's continued investment in creating an exceptional student experience.
August 13, 2026
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UVA Wise Launches Master of Science in Technology Management and Data Analytics for Fall 2026

The new 30-credit-hour, non-thesis graduate program combines advanced study in technology management, finance and financial technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), business strategy and responsible technology governance.
August 12, 2026
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UVA Wise Launches New Major in Finance

UVA Wise has launched a new major in finance, expanding its business curriculum to prepare students for careers in corporate finance, banking, investments and financial planning.
August 7, 2026
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Generations of Cavalier Pride

Some legacies aren’t just passed down, they’re lived, shared and expanded across generations. At UVA Wise, a new chapter is always waiting to be written.
August 3, 2026
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UVA Wise Announces Faculty Promotions

This summer, UVA Wise honored an additional faculty member with an endowed professorship and promoted several other faculty as well.
July 31, 2026
2026 Community Champion Award

Lydeana Martin Honored with Sandy Ratliff Community Champion Award

The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to economic and community development across the region.
July 28, 2026
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LEAD SWVA Announces Second Cohort of Regional Leadership Program

LEAD SWVA, a regional leadership development program administered by UVA Wise, is proud to announce the selection of its 2026 cohort.
July 9, 2026
2026 CFCF Award Recipients

UVA Wise and The Nature Conservancy Announce 2026 Cumberland Forest Community Fund Award Recipients

The 2026 grant recipients represent a diverse range of initiatives, from expanding outdoor recreation access and conservation education to supporting local agriculture, community gathering spaces and cultural heritage projects.
July 1, 2026
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UVA Wise Hosts National Higher Education Leaders from COPLAC

Presidents, deans and academic leaders from more than a dozen states gathered on UVA Wise’s campus for the annual Summer Summit of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
July 1, 2026
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UVA Wise Announces Dana G. Kilgore Endowed Professorship in Accounting

The Professorship prioritizes excellent teaching and advising, and it will assist the College with further enhancing its accounting curriculum which is historically strong and also currently highly relevant to employers.
June 16, 2026
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From A 14-Year Tradition To A 50-Season Legacy: Symphony Of The Mountains Opens Pro-Art’s Golden Season At UVA Wise

This year’s concert will shift to a new day and location, with Symphony of the Mountains taking the stage in the David J. Prior Convocation Center on Sunday, July 19th at 3 p.m.
June 11, 2026
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More Than a Degree, More Than a Place

Nearly 10 years after graduation, Katie and Christian still return to the place that helped shape their futures. At UVA Wise, they found community, built lasting relationships and began the life they now share with their three children.
June 9, 2026