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The Honor the Future campaign, the largest in University history, concluded in 2025, thanks to thousands of loyal supporters. Its impact on students, faculty, facilities, and research reaches across Charlottesville, Wise County, and Northern Virginia as it continues to advance the school in its third century of service to the commonwealth, nation, and world.
Spanning the leadership of three deans, the campaign for Arts & Sciences focused on faculty, curriculum innovation, the democracy initiative, and graduate education.
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Faculty: Generational turnover of faculty prompted an urgent need for resources to hire more than 250 professors. Supporters responded by endowing professorships and faculty excellence funds, and by contributing to the Legacy of Distinction Fund.
Curriculum Innovation: Reimagining, piloting, and launching a new General Education Curriculum was made possible by generous gifts. The Engagements Curriculum reached full scale in 2024, providing all first-year students with learning experiences usually found only at small liberal arts colleges.
Democracy Initiative: Conceived and launched in Arts & Sciences, and funded with broad philanthropic support, the successful Democracy Initiative later evolved into the Karsh Institute of Democracy, a pan-University institute.
Graduate Education: Attracting the most talented doctoral students to Arts & Sciences is a competitive process, and the need to be more competitive called for philanthropic support. Supporters have responded in unprecedented ways, providing a bridge priority to the next campaign.
Research with Global Reach
A Ph.D. candidate in history, Justin Winokur bridges academic scholarship and public policy—exploring how Cold War lessons continue to shape U.S. foreign relations today.
Justin Winokur (Grad Arts & Sciences ’22, ’27)
Justin Winokur is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate specializing in 20th century international history, the Cold War, and U.S. foreign relations. He holds a master’s degree in history from UVA and a bachelor’s degree in international relations, French, and German (summa cum laude) from Connecticut College.
At UVA, Winokur has been recognized as the Norman Graebner Fellow in Diplomatic History, a National Security Fellow at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy’s National Security Policy Center, and an Albert Gallatin Graduate Research Fellow. He is also a Research Affiliate of the Applied History Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center. Winokur’s research focuses on the evolution of America’s national security state, and his work has been published in Foreign Affairs. He has taught courses on the Cold War and U.S. political history, contributing significantly to the academic community at UVA.
Opportunity in Action
Aminah Mason’s UVA journey was shaped by scholarship support, community involvement, and a deep commitment to help others.
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Aminah Mason majored in sociology and media studies. Her journey to UVA was inspired by her passion for social sciences and the University’s renowned sociology program.
Mason’s time at UVA was enriched by her involvement in various extracurricular activities, including serving as a peer advisor for the Office of African-American Affairs and participating in fashion clubs like Fashion for a Cause and Africa Day. She is an Echols and Questbridge Scholar.
The Beverly Byrd Mills Bicentennial Scholarship Mason received was transformative, alleviating financial stress and enabling her to fully engage in her academic and extracurricular pursuits. Post-graduation, Mason plans to work in the banking industry, with aspirations to pursue an MBA and contribute to financial literacy and support for underprivileged communities. Her gratitude for the scholarship is profound, and she acknowledges its important role in making her educational dreams a reality.
Reframing Democracy Through History
A leading historian of South Asia, Indrani Chatterjee brings global perspective to the study of democracy and history.
Indrani Chatterjee John L. Nau III Distinguished Professor of the History and Principles of Democracy
Professor Indrani Chatterjee, a prominent historian of South Asia, holds a John L. Nau III Distinguished Professorship of the History and Principles of Democracy. Her research delves into the intersections of gender, religion, and politics from the late 17th to the 20th centuries. She has authored several influential works, including ”Gender, Slavery and the Law in Colonial India” and ”Forgotten Friends: Monks, Marriages and Memories of Northeast India,” which won the Srikanth Dutt award from the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library.
At UVA, she contributes significantly to the Karsh Institute of Democracy, teaching courses on the social roots and challenges of electoral democracy in India such as the year-long seminar “Democracy and Belonging.”
The John L. Nau III Distinguished Professorship plays a crucial role in attracting exceptional scholars like Professor Chatterjee to UVA. This esteemed position not only recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field but also enhances the University’s academic community by bringing in diverse perspectives and expertise. Professor Chatterjee’s dedication to understanding and teaching the nuanced histories of South Asia makes her a valuable asset to the University of Virginia and its academic community.
Advancing Alzheimer’s Research
George Bloom’s lab investigates the toxic proteins behind Alzheimer’s disease—laying the groundwork for future therapies and inspiring tomorrow’s scientists.
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George Bloom, professor in the Departments of Biology, Cell Biology, and Neuroscience, is a distinguished expert renowned for his groundbreaking research on Alzheimer’s disease. His work primarily focuses on understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of Alzheimer’s, particularly the roles of amyloid-β and tau proteins in brain cell degeneration. Bloom’s research has been pivotal in identifying the toxic molecular species that cause Alzheimer’s and deciphering the metabolic links that connect these proteins to neuronal damage. Under Bloom’s leadership, his lab has made significant strides in uncovering the structures and pathological properties of various types of amyloid-β and tau oligomers2. These discoveries are crucial for developing more effective therapeutic and diagnostic tools for Alzheimer’s disease.
The impact of Bloom’s work extends beyond the laboratory, offering hope to millions of Alzheimer’s patients and their families. His dedication to Alzheimer’s research not only drives forward scientific understanding but also inspires the next generation of scientists at UVA. His work exemplifies the transformative power of private support in advancing medical research and improving lives.
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