UVA Wise Announces New Library Director

UVA Wise announced today that Heather Groves Hannan, who has successfully helmed academic libraries across the Commonwealth, will join the College on September 12 as UVA Wise’s new library director.

UVA Wise Celebrates New Officer

UVA Wise is proud to announce that a 2022 graduate was recently commissioned as newly minted officer in the United States Army.

UVA Wise is Open for Business

Do you have an idea for a business or want to expand an existing one? UVA Wise is offering a new program to help.

UVA Wise and UVA collaborate to train Southwest Virginia K-6 teachers in virtual science instruction

Coral reefs, iPads, and insects oh my! They were just some of top subjects at a weeklong professional development workshop for K-6 teachers to improve science virtual instruction held by UVA Wise and UVA.

UVA Wise and MECC Partner to Expand College Access

UVA Wise and Mountain Empire Community College have partnered to help students bridge the gap from high school diplomas to college degrees in an effort to grow the educational attainment rate in Southwest Virginia.

UVA Wise Dedicates Library Space in Honor of Retirees’ Enduring Legacy

Dozens of faculty, staff and members of the Twinleaf Society gathered for a festive celebration of the newly dedicated Twinleaf Society Lounge on the fifth floor of UVA Wise’s Library.

UVA Wise Marching Band Recruiting for Band Camp, Kicks off New Season

The College's marching band, the Marching Highland Cavaliers, will hold their band camp from August 6 to 13, after which they will kick off a full season of performances.

UVA Wise Celebrates 100 Decades of Retiree Service

UVA Wise recently honored retirees from the past three years whose service totaled 1,000 years.

UVA Wise Students Experience Life Changing Trip in Greece

This month UVA Wise got a taste of Greek life, just not the sorority and fraternity kind. A recent student trip to the Mediterranean explored beautiful shorelines and ancient history in the cradle of democracy.

UVA Wise Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Title IX

UVA Wise celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal law best known for advances in women’s athletics, which has evolved into civil rights and protections for all.

Opportunity Appalachia and UVA Wise Announce Program Selections

Opportunity Appalachia and the State Lead for Virginia, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise), today announced the selection of 34 projects to participate in a program to bring jobs, business support and investment to Central Appalachia.

Chancellor Donna P. Henry Names Next Chief of Staff

UVA Wise announced today that Paul Rollins, J.D., will join the College on July 5 as Chancellor Donna P. Henry’s next Chief of Staff and a member of the UVA Wise Senior Leadership Team.