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The foundation of the University, by design, supports an environment where education, democracy, and research can thrive. Ensuring these pursuits continue to serve the commonwealth, our nation, and the world, is critical to the future of our society and well-being of all.

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The Heart of Research
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Honoring a Vision Announcement
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Research
Honoring a Vision Announcement
The exciting new Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology will achieve a vision of better health for all.
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Multi-Million Dollar Gift Creates Two Professorships for UVA’s Center for Politics
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Democracy
Multi-Million Dollar Gift Creates Two Professorships for UVA’s Center for Politics
Gifts and Matching Funds Totaling $4.5 Million to Fund New Bicentennial Professor of Politics and John S. McCain Professor of Practice
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The Heart of Research: Dr. Bill Petri
Bill Petri
Research
The Heart of Research: Dr. Bill Petri
Whether providing expert care or advancing knowledge about infectious diseases, Dr. Bill Petri remains a vital asset to the UVA community—and the world.
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How UVA’s Honor the Future Campaign Helps Turn Ambitions Into Reality
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How UVA’s Honor the Future Campaign Helps Turn Ambitions Into Reality
Generosity from friends and supporters has enhanced UVA’s vibrant community, its culture of service, and the collaborative curiosity of its faculty and students.
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Leaning into a Curve
Deb and Judy
Research
Leaning into a Curve
A mother’s diagnosis inspires a bequest for cancer research.
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Small Students, Big Opportunities
Daphna Bassok
Research
Small Students, Big Opportunities
Daphna Bassok, Batten Bicentennial Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Education and Human Development.
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Where Data Meets Hope
Carol Manning
Research
Where Data Meets Hope
The new Virginia Alzheimer’s Disease Center Data Commons is helping researchers like Dr. Carol Manning better understand and treat the neurodegenerative disease.
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Nau Foundation Gift Will Strengthen Democracy
John Nau
Democracy
Nau Foundation Gift Will Strengthen Democracy
John L. Nau III (Col '68) has created an endowment to support democracy and the John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History.
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The Heart of Research – Daria Skwarzynska
Daria Skwarzynska
Reunions
The Heart of Research – Daria Skwarzynska
Daria Skwarzynka (Med ’24) believes in working together to discover something big. Learn about her research and how she wants to motivate other researchers.
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Like a Fingerprint
Nathan Swami
Research
Like a Fingerprint
Critical research investments spark the invention of a diagnostic microchip with great potential.
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UVA Democracy in Action: Melody Barnes
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Democracy
UVA Democracy in Action: Melody Barnes
From a career in Washington, D.C., to the Karsh Institute of Democracy at UVA, Melody Barnes remains focused on democracy.
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January 6th Insurrection
Update  •  January 6, 2022
Karsh Institute Board Members Discuss Threats to Democracy
The Karsh Institute of Democracy’s inaugural advisory board meets Thursday, January 6th, the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack.
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Advisory Board’s Diverse Perspectives to Guide UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy
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Democracy
Advisory Board’s Diverse Perspectives to Guide UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy
The advisory board features a breadth of personal and professional experiences—business, law, academic, political, philanthropic, service, entrepreneurial, journalism—as well as a current UVA student.
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Discovering DNA at UVA
Kate Theisen
Leaders in Philanthropy
Discovering DNA at UVA
Kate Theisen’s path to a distinguished career at the FBI Laboratory started with undergraduate research at UVA. Her bequest will provide that opportunity to future students.
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The University’s fundraising successes indicate a high level of commitment and devotion among our community that is essential to making our goals a reality. I’m incredibly grateful for the investment in UVA’s future.

Jim Ryan

President

Campaign Leadership

Peter Grant II

Peter Grant II

(Col ’78, Darden ’86)

Chair


Martha Lubin Karsh

Martha Lubin Karsh

(Col ’78, Law ’81)

Co-Chair


Malcolm Brogdon

Malcolm Brogdon

(Col ’15, Batten ’16)

Co-Chair


Campaign Executive Committee Vice Chairs

Co-Vice Chairs for Schools/Units/Foundations
Marcia Gilliam (Wise ’82) & Richard Tadler (McIntire ’78)

Vice Chair for Pan-University Initiatives
Scott Stephenson (Engr ’79)

Vice Chair for Health
Kenneth Botsford (Col ’75, Med ’79)

Vice Chair for Principal Gifts
David Burke (McIntire ’88, Law ’93, Grad Arts & Sciences ’94)

Co-Vice Chairs for Regional Markets
Pamela Edmonds (Col ’91) & Lisa Smith (Col ’85)

Campaign Executive Committee
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