UVa-Wise honored for 50th anniversary activities

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise has been honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for its year-long 50th anniversary celebration.

The Award of Excellence was presented to Alumni Director Valerie Lawson, who coordinated the College’s 50th anniversary activities, Debra Wharton, director of Special Events, Jane Meade-Dean, director of College Relations, and Jim Knight, vice chancellor for Development and College Relations.

The UVa-Wise entry was selected to receive an Award of Excellence in the institutional relations category in recognition of outstanding achievement in concept and execution of programs for institutional advancement. The College’s winning entry was displayed during the CASE District III convention in Atlanta and will be archived at the CASE International headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is the professional organization for advancement professionals at all levels who work in alumni relations, communications, and development. UVa-Wise is a member of CASE District III, which includes colleges and universities from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

For more information, contact the Office of College Relations at 276-328-0130.