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UVa-Wise unveils new Honor Code plaques to promote academic honesty

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will install newly designed Honor Code plaques in each classroom this fall to increase student awareness of academic honesty and integrity.MORE>>

Registration now open for free reading clinic for grades 1-3 at UVa-Wise

Primary school children can improve their reading skills during a free reading clinic to be offered this fall at The University of Virginia's College at Wise.

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New resume software to help UVa-Wise students pursue career opportunities

Students at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise now have access to new software designed to help them create and manage resumes and cover letters as they begin their career exploration.

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Blood drive slated for Sept. 9 at UVa-Wise

Greek organizations at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will host a blood drive for the Marsh Regional Blood Center on Sept. 9. MORE>>

UVa-Wise students complete degrees with least debt, according to U.S. News ranking

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise once again tops the list of national liberal arts colleges whose students graduate with a low debt load. MORE>>

Phone alert system now part of UVa-Wise emergency response plans

Emergency preparedness at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise continues to improve with the addition of the AlertNow rapid notification system and other recent preparedness measures. MORE>>

Highland Chorale rehearsals begin Aug. 26 at UVa-Wise

Rehearsals for the Highland Chorale, the campus and community vocal ensemble at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, will begin Aug. 26. MORE>>

UVa-Wise welcomes largest freshman class in its history

At 435 members strong, the Class of 2012 is the largest in the College’s history. Hundreds of freshman moved into UVa-Wise residence halls on Friday. Returning students moved in on Sunday. MORE>>

Highland Winds rehearsals begin Aug. 25 at UVa-Wise

Rehearsals for the Highland Winds, the campus and community instrumental ensemble at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, will begin Aug. 25. MORE>>

‘Voluntary Simplicity’ pioneer Elgin to visit UVa-Wise Sept. 9

Author Duane Elgin will speak at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. MORE>>

The Grascals to headline 40th annual Dock Boggs and Kate Peters Sturgill Festival Sept. 12-13

The award-winning bluegrass band The Grascals is the featured act at this year’s Dock Boggs and Kate Peters Sturgill Festival as one of the region’s most time-honored music traditions celebrates its 40th anniversary on Sept. 12-13 in Norton. MORE>>

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UVa-Wise featured among ‘Great Colleges to Work For’

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise was named one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” in the July 18 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education. MORE>>

UVa-Wise approved to offer teaching licensure for music majors

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recently received state approval to offer teacher licensure for music majors who plan to pursue careers as music educators, band directors and choral teachers. MORE>>

UVa-Wise announces $30 million Convocation Center to host College, community events

Virginia Delegate Terry Kilgore joined Chancellor David J. Prior Thursday to announce plans for the construction of a $30 million Convocation Center for The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. MORE>>

UVa-Wise marching band receives $1.28 million gift

The Marching Highland Cavaliers at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will soon have new uniforms and instruments thanks to a $1.28 million gift that also creates an endowment to provide annual operational support for the band. MORE>>

UVa-Wise releases “Papa Joe” Smiddy documentary

Chancellor Emeritus Joseph C. Smiddy reflects on his colorful life and the history of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in a 4-disc DVD documentary released this week. MORE>>