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CO.STARTERS by Hatch Accelerator Cultivates Local Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit

The entrepreneurial momentum in Southwest Virginia continues to build as the fifth CO.STARTERS cohort wraps up a successful program marked by innovation, collaboration and community.
July 31, 2025
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When Disaster Strikes UVA Wise Alumnus Responds

Micah Nida, owner of The Cluck Truck, has been providing free meals to flood victims and storm-impacted communities across the region since Tropical Storm Helene hit in September.
July 30, 2025
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Pro-Art Launches 49th Season with 13th Annual Symphony by The Lake at UVA Wise

This beloved event returns to the Lawn by the Lake at UVA Wise on Saturday, July 26 at 8:15 p.m., offering a spectacular Celtic Celebration under the stars, presented by Symphony of the Mountains.
July 10, 2025

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UVA Wise Alum Alex Hall Brings Magic to Life at Universal Orlando

July 2, 2025

Exploration, Discovery and a Splash of Fun: UVA Wise Governor’s School in STEM-H

June 19, 2025

UVA Wise Honors Outgoing Rector Robert Hardie

June 12, 2025

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Exploration, Discovery and a Splash of Fun: UVA Wise Governor’s School in STEM-H

As the two-week Governor’s School program at UVA Wise winds down, the excitement has yet to slow.
June 19, 2025
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UVA Wise Student Lucy Cunliffe Named Inaugural Stallard Fellow in STEM

Established by Jeannie A. and Robbie F. Stallard, the Stallard Fellowship supports outstanding students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at UVA Wise.
May 29, 2025
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UVA Wise Releases Spring Dean's List 2025

UVA Wise has announced its Spring Dean’s List. The 578 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 19, 2025

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Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation Makes Investment in UVA Wise Student Scholarships and Regional Leadership Initiatives

The gift will be matched with a $500,000 investment from the University of Virginia’s Bicentennial Funds, bringing its total impact to $1.5 million. The gift also provides a leadership endowment to support the College’s LEAD Southwest Virginia program.
March 31, 2025
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UVA Wise Receives Largest Single Gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation

UVA Wise announced today a historic investment in its students, programs and facilities. The Bill Gatton Foundation gifted the College $11.2 million to establish funds to support multiple key initiatives at UVA Wise.
November 4, 2024
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Quillens Receive UVA Wise Gift of Distinction Honors

In the spring of this year, Mike and Debbie Quillen made a $1 million gift to the College. In recognition of their gift, The Quillen Court at the David J. Prior Convocation Center was named. The Quillen’s’ generosity funded many student needs at UVA Wise.
November 4, 2024