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UVA Wise has been selected as one of 20 institutions to receive a capacity-building grant that will expand opportunities for experiential learning for students.

Open to students in grades 5-12, Exploring Healthcare Careers will provide attendees with hands-on insight into healthcare career paths, as well as opportunities to meet school recruiters and learn about financial aid and program requirements.

Heather Askea, STREAM Outreach Coordinator for UVA Wise was recently awarded the Leader of the Year Award for 2024 by Virginia Society for Technology and Education.

UVA Wise will support and coordinate the project work. The funding will impact 10 communities throughout Southwest Virginia.

Applications are welcome from projects located in seven counties in Southwest Virginia—Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell and Wise—as well as the City of Norton.

UVA Wise will celebrate the 29th Annual Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Program led by Reverend Charles Tinsley.

Twelve students from the largest group of competitors to date showcased their innovative business concepts, vying for a share of $5,000 in prizes.

The 572 students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the current semester and were enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate credit hours.

UVA Wise hospitality and tourism students dove into the world of high-end hospitality and event management at Nicewonder Farms.

Chancellor Henry traveled over 4,000 miles to visit UVA Wise students taking part in a unique experiential learning opportunity.

UVA Wise recently announced a new regional leadership development program set to launch in 2025 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia.