University of Virginia's College at Wise

The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Former names
Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia (1954–1999)
TypePublic liberal arts college
Established1954; 70 years ago (1954)
Parent institution
University of Virginia
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliations
Endowment$108 million (2019)
ChancellorDonna P. Henry
Academic staff
140
Students1,844 (fall 2021)[1]
Location, ,
United States

36°58′21″N 82°33′22″W / 36.97250°N 82.55611°W / 36.97250; -82.55611
CampusDistant town, 400 acres (1.6 km2)
ColorsRed and blue[2]
   
NicknameCavaliers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IISouth Atlantic
MascotSmiddy the Cavalier[3]
Websitewww.uvawise.edu

The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) is a public liberal arts college adjacent to Wise, Virginia.[4] It is part of the University of Virginia,[5] though separately accredited, and was established in 1954 as Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia.[6]

  1. ^ "E02: Fall Headcount Enrollment (1992 thru Current Year)". State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  2. ^ "COLORS - UVa-Wise". Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  3. ^ Pickett, Darrian (28 October 2015). "Heeeere's …. Smiddy!". The Highland Cavalier. The University of Virginia's College at Wise. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  4. ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: The University of Virginia's College at Wise CDP, VA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  5. ^ "The University of Virginia's College at Wise". The University of Virginia. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  6. ^ "Our Heritage & Campus History". The University of Virginia's College at Wise. Retrieved 19 December 2016.