RECENT NEWS
Appalachian Writing Project’s annual Invitational Summer Institute set for May
Educators will learn fresh ideas for their own writing and for teaching writing at every level from kindergarten to college during the Appalachian Writing Project’s annual Invitational Summer Institute, sponsored by The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in partnership with the region’s public schools.
Early Childhood Conference set for April 27
Author Herman Parish, creater of the Amelia Bedelia series, will be the keynote speaker at the Southwest Virginia Early Childhood Conference sponsored by The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
Chancellor's Pride Campus Clean-Up set for April 18
Chancellor’s Pride Campus Clean Up 2013 will be held Thursday, April 18 at UVa-Wise.
In the event of rain, the cleanup will be held on Friday, April 19.
SGA Student Leader 5K and Fun Run set for April 27
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Student Government Association will host the SGA Student Leader 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, April 27.
Science students to present at forums
Several science majors from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise were invited to present their research papers at different symposiums in the region.
Grants awarded at Appalachian Prosperity Project Symposium
Four research teams of faculty, students, and community partners were awarded venture grants as part of the first annual Appalachian Prosperity Project Symposium held at the University of Virginia on Friday, April 5, 2013.
Day of Service set for April 13
In conjunction with the celebration of Founder’s Day, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will host the 3rd annual Cavalier’s Care: A Day of Service, in memory of three women who were instrumental in the founding of the College—Mary Thompson, Lois Tracy and Jane Knox.
Judge Phillips to deliver keynote on Founder's Day
Judge Clarence “Bud” Phillips, a former Virginia lawmaker, will deliver the keynote address on Founder’s Day at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise on Friday, April 12.
American Chestnut and elm planted at UVa-Wise
A year after the planting of American chestnuts on The University of Virginia’s College at Wise campus, volunteers continue to keep the restoration project going.
UVa-Wise students honored with Tice Total Achievement Awards
Five students at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise were honored with the Tice Total Achievement Award during the College’s 22nd annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon on March 23.
Brittni L. Altmann, Jordan D. Cole, Corbin F. Hayslett, Alana R. Parton and Madeline S. Stallard were each presented with a certificate of recognition and a $1,000 award.
