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Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled his 2022-2024 budget proposal on Thursday that would provide $11.5 million in new state support for the growing needs of UVA Wise as a regional economic leader.

UVA Wise is shifting its mission to prepare students not only to land their first internship or job, but to give them the academic foundation for a lifetime of personal and professional success.

State legislators, college board members and administrators gathered to discuss strategies and ideas supporting UVA Wise as an economic development engine for Southwest Virginia.

Whether you’re looking to climb to high altitudes or simply change your attitude, you’ll find no better way than hiking Southwest Virginia’s outdoor hidden treasure—the High Knob region.

UVA Wise scientists will research solutions for rural farmers looking to farm healthy and organic ginseng as part of a multi-institutional research group receiving a $455,000 grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

UVA Wise is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2024 for its 1:1 iPad program which provides each student and employee with an iPad, Apple Pencil and keyboard in order to bridge the digital divide.

UVA Wise is pleased to announce that the College has now reached All-Steinway status. Students and faculty engaging in a multitude of musical learning and performance experiences can easily utilize Steinway and Sons pianos on campus.

On Friday, September 17, UVA Wise hosted a Constitution Day event to celebrate the signing of one of the most influential documents in American history, the U.S. Constitution.

UVA Wise announced today that Corey Sanchez, a 2013 graduate of the College, has been named the new Director of Alumni Engagement. Sanchez was selected from a competitive search pool and will begin his new position on Sept. 27, 2021.