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Smiddy stands in the smoke and shadows
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New Era, Same Spirit Rooted in Our History and Traditions

At UVA Wise, we never stand still. We grow. The rest of campus is leveling up. Smiddy wanted to be included, too.
April 28, 2026
Tyler Roberts
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Alumnus President of Award-Winning Restaurant Group to Speak at UVA Wise’s 2026 Commencement

The ceremony will take place on May 9, beginning at 10 a.m., at the David J. Prior Convocation Center.
April 27, 2026
Nina Erickson
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ROTC Cadet Nina Erickson Named Student Speaker for UVA Wise’s 2026 Commencement

Erickson has served in several leadership roles within the program, from public affairs officer to battalion executive officer, and will cap off her time with one final role: student speaker at Commencement.
April 23, 2026
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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
Chancellor Henry and Chancellor for a Day Amanda Hayes
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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
Coach Slagle celebrating with team
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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
Andrew Hamilton speaking at podium
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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
a poster on wall that says I am TRIO with the UVA Wise logo inside letter O
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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
LEAD SWVA
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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