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Summer Session II begins July 7 at UVa-Wise

Summer Session II begins July 7 at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and includes classes in administration of justice, biology, business, chemistry, communication, computer science, economics, education, English, mathematics, music, psychology, sociology and Spanish. 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>>

Summer College 2008 courses at Abingdon open to students at UVa-Wise and other institutions

The Abingdon campus of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites students throughout the region to enroll in the second session of Summer College 2008. Registration is now open and will conclude on July 8. 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>>

UVa-Wise graduates largest class in College history

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise awarded bachelor’s degrees to 322 graduates on May 17, making the Class of 2008 the largest class in the College’s history. Senator John H. Chichester delivered the keynote address to the graduates and hundreds of their friends and family who gathered for Saturday’s ceremony at Carl Smith Stadium.

UVa-Wise classified staff honored at luncheon

The University of Virginia's College at Wise honored members of its classified staff with a luncheon on June 6 in Cantrell Hall. MORE>>

Classes in digital photography, Web hosting set at Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center

The Technology Academy for the Community is offering classes this summer at the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center in Lebanon for those interested in gaining basic hands-on experience digital cameras and Web site creation. MORE>>

UVa-Wise receives Excellence in Technology Education award

The Southwestern Virginia Technology Council recently awarded The University of Virginia’s College at Wise the Excellence in Technology Education Award for its operation of the College’s Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center in Lebanon. MORE>>

Highland Cavalier Club names two UVa-Wise students top athletes

Two rising seniors at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise were recently named the College’s top female and male athletes by the Highland Cavalier Club. MORE>>

Community invited to learn about UVa-Wise accounting degree cohort in Abingdon

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will host an information session for those interested in an accounting degree cohort at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon on Monday, June 23, at 5 p.m. MORE>>

For more than 20 years Jean Good has served The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, presiding over the growth and success of the College’s mail services. Her service to the UVa-Wise community has earned her the 2008 Outstanding Contribution Award. MORE>>

UVa-Wise students to benefit from $4 million gift from Hancock estate
A recently announced $4 million gift from the estate of Robert Charles Hancock will fund scholarships to benefit students in their educational endeavors at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. MORE>>

UVa-Wise honors students at Academic Awards Ceremony
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recognized the scholastic achievements of non-graduating students during the Academic Awards Ceremony on April 27. MORE>>

Sigma Delta Pi inducts seven students at UVa-Wise
Sigma Delta Pi inducted seven new members into the National Spanish Honor Society this spring at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. MORE>>

UVa-Wise announces spring Dean’s List
The spring 2008 Dean’s List at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise includes 281 students. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale with no grades below “C-“ and must carry an academic load of at least 12 credit hours. MORE>>

UVa-Wise inducts new members into Psi Chi Honorary Society
Ten new members were inducted in the Psi Chi Honorary Society during a ceremony at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. MORE>>

Lambda Pi Eta inducts four new members at UVa-Wise
Four new members were inducted into the Rho Xi chapter of Lambda Pi Eta in a May ceremony at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. MORE>>

UVa-Wise awards students at Honors Convocation
The academic departments of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recognized the scholastic achievements of members of the Class of 2008 and other students on May 16. MORE>>

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Registration now open for free reading clinic for grades 1-4 at UVa-Wise
Primary school children can improve their reading skills during a free reading clinic this summer at The University of Virginia's College at Wise. MORE>>

Appalachian Writing Project to hold sixth annual retreat July 15-17
The Appalachian Writing Project will hold its sixth annual Writing Retreat at the Breaks Interstate Park in Breaks, Va. The three-day retreat, to be held July 15-17, is sponsored by the Appalachian Writing Project and The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. MORE>>