Student leaders from the University and the College at Wise have been working together to enact legislation that is mutually beneficial for students at both schools. A joint statement released Nov. 20 between the two student organizations outlines a unified agenda for the upcoming 2026 Virginia General Assembly legislative session.
The statement calls for a commitment to depoliticize institutional decision-making at the University, expand voting power for student representatives on the University’s Board of Visitors and prioritize affordability initiatives for both the Wise and Charlottesville communities.
The joint statement marked the first coordinated initiative under the memorandum of cooperation adopted Oct. 20 between Student Council and the College at Wise Student Government Association. The memorandum established a formal partnership intended to promote an active relationship between the two student governments…