New Dean of Students named at UVA Wise

After a highly competitive national search, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise announced today that Candice Stadler, Ed.D., has been named the College’s new Dean of Students. Stadler begins her new appointment on July 5, 2022.

Stadler currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Graduate and Health Professions at the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Ky. Prior to her service at Pikeville, Stadler served in various roles at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology, New River Community and Technical College in West Virginia and West Virginia Northern Community College.

Stadler has experience in managing various student affairs functions and providing behavioral and crisis response.

“The focus of my career has been to support students in gaining the essential educational experiences that will guide them to a life of productive work and community engagement,” Stadler says.

Stadler earned her bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degree in human resource management from the University of Charleston, W.V., and her doctorate in educational leadership in higher education from Marshall University, W.V.