Academics & Admissions

Educators, students and community leaders came together recently to share the benefits of experiential learning at a new regional conference at UVA Wise.

Three University of South Wales (USW) staff spent a week getting to know UVA Wise—its faculty, campus, surrounding region and partner secondary schools—in preparation for a new teacher education study abroad program between the two academic institutions.

On May 14, 2022, the members of the Class of 2022 graduated with friends, family members, faculty and classmates present. 235 graduates crossed the stage, earning either a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science or bachelor of science in nursing degree.

Southwest Virginia native Glenn Goad, the chief executive officer of EarthLink, will deliver the University of Virginia’s College at Wise keynote commencement speech.

The search to learn from the best led a UVA Wise faculty member on a sabbatical across the Atlantic to bring home new ideas for an international exchange program and student teaching internships.

A first-ever comprehensive guide for eco-tourism development in the High Knob region is now available.

A UVA Wise legacy student has forged her own path by exploring classes leading her to find hidden talents and discover her true entrepreneurial spirit.

Professor John Mark Adrian’s new book, Feting the Queen, explores how communities in Renaissance England used regional assets and performances to communicate their character, as well as their needs, to noble guests.

What do two brothers, a kazoo, an art major, a road trip and a Johnny Cash song have in common? A trio of UVA Wise students driving nearly 1,000 miles for an epic jug band showdown at The Cabooze.

A $40,000 cyber grant fuels new student internship experiences in high-tech fields and emerging industry in Appalachia and beyond.

A sidewalk chalkboard showcases an example of creative teaching workshops now part of the College’s new Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation created for faculty and staff.

It’s a University of Virginia’s College at Wise music tradition a decade in the making. Students travel to the Windy City for an in-depth, immersive experience in music education and performance each December.

During an ecology class project, students helped discover new science on salamander habitats later published in a Virginia journal last fall.

UVA Wise is shifting its mission to prepare students not only to land their first internship or job, but to give them the academic foundation for a lifetime of personal and professional success.

Whether you’re looking to climb to high altitudes or simply change your attitude, you’ll find no better way than hiking Southwest Virginia’s outdoor hidden treasure—the High Knob region.

UVA Wise scientists will research solutions for rural farmers looking to farm healthy and organic ginseng as part of a multi-institutional research group receiving a $455,000 grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

UVA Wise is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2024 for its 1:1 iPad program which provides each student and employee with an iPad, Apple Pencil and keyboard in order to bridge the digital divide.

UVA Wise is pleased to announce that the College has now reached All-Steinway status. Students and faculty engaging in a multitude of musical learning and performance experiences can easily utilize Steinway and Sons pianos on campus.