UVA Wise Magazine
In each of its issues, the UVA Wise Alumni Magazine works to capture stories that inspire connection among alumni and friends in order to boost these important stakeholders’ engagement with the College. By sharing campus news, longer-form features, athletics updates, and information about our alumni and friends, we hope you’ll gain updated insight into the positive momentum of the College, its students, and its community members.
Read on to:
- Learn about alumni and friends making a difference in the world;
- Explore the positive impacts of UVA Wise on the region;
- Hear about the student experience at the College, which is undergirded by vital alumni support;
- And more!
In Her Own Backyard
Lee County native Olivia Baker didn’t have to go far to find opportunity after graduating from high school. When considering her options for the next four years of her education, Baker knew that she wanted to attend a college where she could do more than just go to class. Some students find themselves having to expand their college search across the nation to find an institution that checks all their boxes. Baker, however, found what she was looking for right in her own backyard.
A Local Couple's Play Honors the Founding of UVA Wise
When long-time residents and history enthusiasts Jan and Bill Thompson were approached about producing a play about the founding of the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, they aimed to do more than just entertain—they wanted to preserve and celebrate a pivotal chapter in their town’s story.
The Golden Years: Cavaliers Celebrate 50 Years
In October, the College celebrated its newest Golden Cavaliers, the alumni who marked their 50th class anniversary. The class of 1974-1975 celebrated this milestone in 2024 with The Golden Cavaliers Brunch, which was filled with laughter, fond memories and dramatic stories from their incredible journey on campus and since graduation.