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UVA Wise Mascot Featured in New College Sports Book

Smiddy, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise’s mascot, recently made his literary debut.
September 13, 2022
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UVA Wise Celebrates New Cadets this fall

Business, justice and psychology are a few of the majors that newly minted Army ROTC cadets at UVA Wise are pursuing this fall.
August 30, 2022
Upward Bound high school students cracked opened geodes to discover what crystal formations were hidden inside.
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Cool Summer

While many were away rejuvenating this summer, the UVA Wise campus was busy with themed camps for everyone from K-12 students to their teachers.
August 25, 2022
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UVA Wise To Host Fourth Annual Pride Week in September

Tie-dyed T-shirts, drag shows and civil rights will all be featured when UVA Wise welcomes all to champion and celebrate diversity and equity during its fourth annual Pride week in September.
August 25, 2022
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Meet Friends, Get Involved and Make a Difference

Following a well-attended Welcome Week, UVA Wise invites students—new and returning—to be active and involved.
August 25, 2022
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UVA Wise Celebrates New Class of 2026

UVA Wise Chancellor Donna P. Henry welcomed new and returning students at the College’s annual convocation ceremony, which kicks off the academic new year.
August 16, 2022
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UVA Wise Helps Students Kick Off Their College Search

On September 1, UVA Wise will help high school students in Wise County kick off their college search as the College’s football season debuts.
August 15, 2022
Heather Hannan
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UVA Wise Announces New Library Director

UVA Wise announced today that Heather Groves Hannan, who has successfully helmed academic libraries across the Commonwealth, will join the College on September 12 as UVA Wise’s new library director.
August 12, 2022
Jarrett Jessee taking oath
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UVA Wise Celebrates New Officer

UVA Wise is proud to announce that a 2022 graduate was recently commissioned as newly minted officer in the United States Army.
August 4, 2022
Blake Salyer
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UVA Wise is Open for Business

Do you have an idea for a business or want to expand an existing one? UVA Wise is offering a new program to help.
August 1, 2022
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UVA Wise and UVA collaborate to train Southwest Virginia K-6 teachers in virtual science instruction

Coral reefs, iPads, and insects oh my! They were just some of top subjects at a weeklong professional development workshop for K-6 teachers to improve science virtual instruction held by UVA Wise and UVA.
July 29, 2022
Student writing on iPad
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UVA Wise and MECC Partner to Expand College Access

UVA Wise and Mountain Empire Community College have partnered to help students bridge the gap from high school diplomas to college degrees in an effort to grow the educational attainment rate in Southwest Virginia.
July 29, 2022