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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
Aerial view of UVA Wise campus
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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
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UVA Wise Is Growing With Purpose

In recent years, UVA Wise has embarked on a purposeful and exciting period of growth. More students than ever are choosing the College, drawn by its strong reputation for academic quality, affordability and a genuine sense of community.
November 24, 2025
Carroll Dale
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UVA Wise Names Seating Section in Smith Stadium in Honor of Carroll Dale

Dale, who served as assistant football coach, athletic director and fundraiser for then-Clinch Valley College, has long been a proponent of UVA Wise and the entire Southwest Virginia region.
November 20, 2025
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