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Display of book covers by UVA authors

New Books From UVA Authors Offer Choices to Readers of All Ages

Monroe Hall at the University of Virginia

Alumni Gift Honors Economist Edwin T. Burton

Allison Levine (left) is outgoing associate dean for the arts and humanities at UVA's College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, while Christian McMillen (right) is stepping down as associate dean for the social sciences.

A Time of Transition, Appreciation in the Dean’s Office

Graduation on May 21, 2022 at the University of Virginia

Arts and Sciences Grads Celebrate ‘Hottest Show in Town’ During Final Exercises

As an undergraduate, Martin has co-written three math theory papers, two of which have been published. Now he will pursue his doctorate.

Class of 2022: Math Proves to Be the Fun Choice for Spencer Martin

With the Rotunda in the background, fourth-year student Caroline Challe speaks about personal experiences during her past four years.

Class of 2022: As a Tour Guide, I Learned How to Make a Big School Feel Small

Ziff fully immersed herself in the dance program, participating in every semester’s performance. Meanwhile, she majored in biochemistry and plans to go to medical school.

Class of 2022: Ziff Balances Mind and Body With Biochemistry and Dance

Phoebe Cook, who studies animal behavior and social networks, will graduate this spring with a Ph.D. in biology from UVA's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

Insect Research Leads Biologist to New Insight into the Value of Social Networks

Christopher Krentz, associate professor of English

Faculty Spotlight: Personal Odyssey Made Him View Disability Differently

A&S Alumna Announced as Dean of School of Education and Human Development

New installations highlight and commemorate people, places and events that have made the University more inclusive.

UVA Adds Dove Portrait and Bus Stop Marker to Honor Recent History

Alizé Dreyer, a history and global studies undergraduate student, examines the role Jews played in the formation of a Turkish national identity. The work, she said, is personal.

Student’s Research Examines Jews’ Role in Modern Turkish History

Aerial photo of dense forest

Trees Are Heroes – More So Than We Ever Knew – in Climate Fight

The Class of 2022's Kelsie Wentz will receive her Ph.D. this spring and graduates as the Department of Chemistry's Adam Ritchie Outstanding Graduate Student.

Persistence is a Key Ingredient in Chemistry Grad’s Formula for Success

Chemistry Building Classroom

Chemistry's State-of-the-Art Home

Davis Coffey was drawn to develop a unique measuring method: listening for methane bubbles.

What Is the Sound of a Seagrass Methane Seep?

Theo O’Neill, left, and Zhiwen Xu

2 Third-Year Undergrad Researchers Named Goldwater Scholars

Three UVA astronomers were awarded telescope time on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

UVA Astronomers Will Map the Unmapped in Outer Space

Sound Justice

New Democracy Initiative Lab Explores Creative Advocacy

Rotunda

Can We Talk? What Universities Can Do About Cancel Culture

Abeba Amenshowa and Leigh Mante

Payne Fellowship Opens Diplomatic Career Path for 2 UVA Fourth-Year Students

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Open For Debate

Paul Cantor

In Memoriam: Wide-Ranging Literary and Pop Culture Critic Paul Cantor

Alumna Melissa Stark got her start in sports broadcasting while a student at UVA.

Former Hoo Helped Pave the Way for Female Sports Broadcasters