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Aaron Campbell and Xiao Liang to Perform Euphonium Around the World at UVA Wise

The performance is brought to you in conjunction with Pro-Art’s W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series and the Clinch Valley Concert Series at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The performance is additionally supported in part by the Town of Wise.
April 13, 2026
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Callie Garnett to Read at Jimson Weed Coffee Night

Coffee Night celebrates the annual publication of Jimson Weed, a journal of poetry, prose, drama, art and photography. Jimson Weed includes creative work from students, faculty, the local community and writers from the United States and beyond.
April 13, 2026
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Chancellor for a Day: From the Classroom to the Office at UVA Wise

For a day, the chancellor became the student, and the student became the chancellor, offering a rare and eye-opening role reversal that went far beyond a simple April 1st twist.
April 2, 2026
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From UVA Wise to the Finals: A Coach and His Calling

For Wes Slagle, a UVA Wise alum, his coaching success didn’t only start on the sidelines at Union High School, it started a few miles away, in the classrooms, gyms and relationships he built at UVA Wise.
March 24, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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