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Chancellor Henry is awarded a Tribute to Women honor.
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Chancellor Henry Celebrated as 2023 YWCA Tribute to Women Award Winner

Chancellor Henry was recognized Thursday evening as a trailblazing leader committed to improving the quality of life for women and children in our region.
June 9, 2023
Julianna Jenkins poses at a Commonwealth building as she starts her Fellowship.
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UVA Wise Student Julianna Jenkins Receives Prestigious Governor’s Fellowship

Julianna Jenkins of Roanoke, Va., a student at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise), has been named a 2023 Governor’s Fellow.
June 7, 2023
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UVA Wise NSLS Chapter Receives National Recognition

The UVA Wise National Society of Leadership and Success chapter recently learned it was recognized with the Distinguished Chapter Award for the Spring 2023 Scholarships and Awards season.
May 24, 2023
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Opportunity Appalachia Investor Convening to Showcase 33 High Impact Projects Anticipated to Create 3,000 jobs

Opportunity Appalachia, a project of Appalachian Community Capital, is hosting a virtual investor convening on May 31 - June 1, 2023.
May 23, 2023
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UVA Wise Releases Spring Dean's List 2023

UVA Wise has announced its Spring Dean’s List. The 413 students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale with no grades below “C” and were enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
May 22, 2023
Donnie Sorah
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UVA Wise Associate Professor of Music Named Apple Distinguished Educator

Donald Sorah, associate professor of music, has been selected as the college’s first Apple Distinguished Educator for his innovative efforts to integrate Apple technology into the classroom.
May 16, 2023
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UVA Wise Commencement Celebrates the Class of 2023

In total, 218 graduates crossed the stage, earning either a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science or bachelor of science in nursing degree.
May 13, 2023
Sean Brock
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Eighth Annual SWVA Economic Forum Serves Up Award-Winning Appalachian Chef and Restaurateur as Keynote

Sean Brock, the chef and restaurateur behind four Nashville restaurants—Joyland, The Continental, Audrey and June—will deliver the keynote speech at the Eighth Annual Economic Forum at UVA Wise on May 25.
May 11, 2023
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UVA Wise Students Deliver Music and Meals to Those in Need

The first ever “Paths to Dignity” night served up cool jazz along with a fresh meal to nearly 30 local unsheltered residents, including children, organized and performed by students from UVA Wise.
May 5, 2023
This semester, students at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) gained valuable skills producing a regional radio show on current political issues as part of a media and politics course. “This project really helped boost my confidence with speaking, especially with discussing political issues in a public setting. Interviewing our guests ended up being a lot of fun, so much so that it honestly has made me consider incorporating public speaking as a part of my career path,” said UVA Wise j

UVA Wise Media and Politics Students Gain Confidence Through Producing Radio Show

This semester, students at UVA Wise gained valuable skills producing a regional radio show on current political issues as part of a media and politics course.
May 4, 2023
Ashlyn Mullins
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Ashlyn Mullins to Star in New Role as 2023 UVA Wise Student Commencement Speaker

You may have already seen Ashlyn Mullins on stage at UVA Wise. A theatre major and music minor, Mullins has frequently been in the spotlight for theatre and music performances throughout her time at the College.
May 3, 2023
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State Grant Funds New Federal Work Study Program at UVA Wise

UVA Wise is part of a state-wide effort to turn Federal Work Study (FWS) jobs into work-based learning opportunities, like student internships.
May 3, 2023