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Student Henry and Chancellor Colón Rodríguez switch places
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Exchanging Backpacks and Perspectives : Chancellor for a Day 2025

Justyn Colón Rodríguez, a sophomore at UVA Wise was chosen to be Chancellor for a Day for 2025. Colón Rodríguez is a Spanish major with a secondary education minor and plans to be a Spanish teacher when graduating. He is also a Smith scholar at UVA Wise.
March 21, 2025
Larry Greear
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Larry Greear Awarded William P. Kanto Award at the 41st Annual Forum on Education

Through his unwavering commitment to education and leadership, Larry Greear has left a meaningful legacy in Wise County schools, positively influencing generations of students, educators and the community.
March 20, 2025
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Masterworks for Piano Concert at UVA Wise

Maria Yefimova presents Masterworks for Piano on Sunday, March 30th at 2 p.m. in Cantrell Hall on the UVA Wise campus. The concert is free and open to the public.
March 19, 2025

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Art Alumna Credits UVA Wise With Shaping Her Career

March 17, 2025

Dave Eggar and Tetraquark Quartet to Perform at UVA Wise

March 13, 2025

UVA Wise Governor’s School Program is Now Accepting Applications

March 12, 2025

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UVA Wise Partners with MECC, Claude Moore Foundation and Ballad Health to Host Exploring Healthcare Careers Event

Open to students in grades 5-12, Exploring Healthcare Careers will provide attendees with hands-on insight into healthcare career paths, as well as opportunities to meet school recruiters and learn about financial aid and program requirements.
February 24, 2025
Heather Askea
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UVA Wise STREAM Coordinator Awarded VSTE Leadership Award

Heather Askea, STREAM Outreach Coordinator for UVA Wise was recently awarded the Leader of the Year Award for 2024 by Virginia Society for Technology and Education.
February 11, 2025
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UVA Wise Releases Fall Dean's List 2024

The 572 students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the current semester and were enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate credit hours.
December 20, 2024

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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
The Quillens pose at the 2024 Benefactors Celebration
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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
The Stills pose at the 2024 Benefactors Celebration
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Drive That Empowers Others: UVA Wise Honors Stills as Benefactors of Year

The Stills have given $6.5 million in gifts to UVA Wise, and for that generosity they are being celebrated as the 2024 UVA Wise Benefactors of the Year.
November 3, 2024