UVA College Foundation

We are the College Foundation of UVA. Our mission is to raise and invest private funds for the benefit of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

[UVA College Foundation @UVA_College]

Thank you to UVA leadership and all our wonderful board volunteers past and present for chiming in as we rang the bell for our President, Gene Schutt. Your unwavering support of the Foundation and UVA Arts & Sciences means everything to us!

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Social media may be helping people connect in new ways, but a new study by UVA Arts & Sciences professor Kenny Fountain finds that virtual communities also have a dark side. @uva_artsci

Read the full article to learn more! https://t.co/c0C4et9tTa

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Olympic swimmer, UVA alum, and current grad student Kate Douglass '23, GSAS '28 joined A&S Dean Christa Acampora for an alumni event in Westchester County, NY last night. Special thanks to Benefactors Society Board VPs Jessica and Craig DeDomenico for hosting. @uva_artsci

[UVA College Foundation @UVA_College]

Meet UVA Arts & Sciences music student Gabrielle Cerberville whose music is a fusion of art and science. Through her innovative compositions, Gabrielle is exploring the power of music to connect us to the natural world. @uva_artsci https://t.co/vslTZJZrRH

[UVA Alumni @UVA_Alumni]

Lucky to be a Hoo! ☘️🧡 Show your UVA pride with this month’s digital wallpapers. Download now and keep the Wahoowa spirit strong all month.
https://t.co/rHVx3mxz7K

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“When the University first opened its doors on March 7, 1825, there were just five professors and a few dozen students…Now two centuries later, nearly 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students began the fall 2024 semester.” Happy Birthday UVA!

[UVA @UVA]

Today marks 200 years of classes on Grounds! 🧡💙 https://t.co/PXZfuf02v2

[UVA College Foundation @UVA_College]

We’re thrilled to announce a historic $20 million gift by John L. Nau III ’68 that will transform the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, attracting exceptional graduate students and enhancing their education and experiences once on Grounds.
Read more: https://t.co/QhrdRwKgx3

[UVA College Foundation @UVA_College]

UVA Spanish Professor Fernando Operé has been inducted into the prestigious Order of Don Quijote! This honor recognizes his exceptional contributions to Hispanic scholarship and teaching over his four-decade career.

Read the full article to learn more: https://t.co/iO1BOMIUY2

[UVA College Foundation @UVA_College]

Retiring Prof. Megan Marlatt curated "A Continuous Storyline," showcasing 8 former students from her 36-year career.

Congrats, Megan, on your incredible career! Thank you for your dedication and inspiration to your students & UVA! Watch the celebration: https://t.co/mXsKizi8Rx

[UVA College Foundation @UVA_College]

Hoo had Elzinga for Economics? Over 50,000 students and counting! UVA recently unveiled a commissioned portrait in celebration of his iconic 58-year teaching career. Show him some love in the comments!🧡💙

Read the full article: https://t.co/VZn2UKgyRY

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A&S Event “Enabling Difficult Conversations” Brings Middle East Expertise to Grounds: Former Palestinian Authority Prime Minister, Salam Fayyad, and NY Times columnist Thomas Friedman discussed obstacles to long-term peace between Israel and Palestine. https://t.co/U2P5CQ9hTX

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“Your research, your life’s work, is important to the UVA community. And it is important to the world beyond this place,” Ian Baucom told researchers being honored at UVA's 6th annual Research Achievement Awards.

Learn more about the honored A&S faculty: https://t.co/YMcN3PcQYH

[UVA College Foundation @UVA_College]

Dive into the wonders of the universe with UVA astronomer Kelsey Johnson! Her latest book explores some of the big questions keeping astronomers and astrophysicists up at night. @ProfKelsey @uva_artsci https://t.co/ZGYfEF8dsL

[UVA College Foundation @UVA_College]

UVA Arts & Sciences researchers have mapped brain development at the protein level in unprecedented detail. This breakthrough could unlock new insights into neurological disorders and brain function. @uva_artsci https://t.co/BDRFLRoEuN

[Woodson Institute @WoodsonUVA]

The African Studies Colloquium Series returns next week. Join us Wednesday Feb. 26 at 3:30 pm in Minor 110 for an event with Henry Boachi on "African students, the mid-20th century African American Civil Rights Struggles, and the Strengths and Limits of Pan-African Solidarity"

[UVA Environmental Institute @UVAEnvironment]

Two new awards represent the Environmental Institute’s commitment to advancing solutions to climate-related crises through innovative, cross-disciplinary research.

https://t.co/UGoanyUBye

[UVALifetimeLearning @UVa_LifetimeLrn]

Emmet/Ivy Corridor: Connecting UVA’s Central and North Grounds. Architect for the University Alice Raucher will share plans and updates about this exciting development on Grounds. Register for March 12 (virtual) https://t.co/4gHWLUdixz

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UVA Northern Virginia – the first all-UVA satellite location – officially opens Feb. 28. 🎉 https://t.co/qc5wOO5LHG

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Congratulations to UVA’s Sally Pusede for receiving the prestigious PECASE Award for Scientists and Engineers from the Biden administration! This honor recognizes her innovative contributions to environmental science and environmental justice. https://t.co/5hGLZ51mSZ

[UVA Research @UVAResearchNews]

Congratulations to Steven Boker @uva_artsci @UVA_College , winner of the 2024 Distinguished Researcher Award!