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The entrepreneurial momentum in Southwest Virginia continues to build as the fifth CO.STARTERS cohort wraps up a successful program marked by innovation, collaboration and community.

Micah Nida, owner of The Cluck Truck, has been providing free meals to flood victims and storm-impacted communities across the region since Tropical Storm Helene hit in September.

This beloved event returns to the Lawn by the Lake at UVA Wise on Saturday, July 26 at 8:15 p.m., offering a spectacular Celtic Celebration under the stars, presented by Symphony of the Mountains.

UVA Wise alumnus Alex Hall ’18 brings stories to life behind the scenes at Universal Orlando as a costume technician and set dresser. He puts his theater degree to work crafting costumes, puppets and haunted houses.

As the two-week Governor’s School program at UVA Wise winds down, the excitement has yet to slow.

The Samuel R. Crockett Award recognizes those who strengthen the ties between Charlottesville and Southwest Virginia.

Selected through a competitive review process, these projects enhance environmental quality, strengthen community capacity, and promote regional economic resilience.

Established by Jeannie A. and Robbie F. Stallard, the Stallard Fellowship supports outstanding students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at UVA Wise.

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.