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Michael “O.D.” O’Donnell is celebrating the release of his fourth and latest book, Joseph Charles Smiddy: Papa Joe, at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

UVA Wise is celebrating the spring 2022 edition of its literary journal, Jimson Weed, with a coffee night featuring poetry and prose readings and performance by acclaimed Appalachian poet Rita Quillen.

Don’t miss your chance to see the amazing story of a central Appalachian woman’s journey to become one of the first black woman poets published in Harper’s Magazine. UVA Wise Alumna Jessica Mullins Fullen performs “Effie Waller Smith Monologue” next week.

Professor John Mark Adrian’s new book, Feting the Queen, explores how communities in Renaissance England used regional assets and performances to communicate their character, as well as their needs, to noble guests.

UVA Wise hosts its 12th annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum May 25. This year, the daylong conference has a new hybrid vision—it will be held both online and in person.

On March 15, UVA Wise announced that Steven “Beau” Boggs has been named Chief of Police for the College.

March is Women’s History Month. Two-time U.S. Olympic rower Meghan O’Leary is one of several women trailblazers who will share their experiences as part of UVA Wise’s month-long speaker series sponsored by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office.

A $40,000 cyber grant fuels new student internship experiences in high-tech fields and emerging industry in Appalachia and beyond.

Senior Katelynn Parton, a Gate City native, has high hopes for a career in law and her SWVA home.

What do two brothers, a kazoo, an art major, a road trip and a Johnny Cash song have in common? A trio of UVA Wise students driving nearly 1,000 miles for an epic jug band showdown at The Cabooze.

UVA Wise announced that Nathan Rasnake, a 2014 graduate of the College, has been named Director of Annual Giving.