Service & Democracy

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Service & Democracy

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UVA Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Video
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UVA Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Video
A Matter of Design
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A Matter of Design

Documents

Center for Politics

Founded in 1998 by Larry J. Sabato, the University of Virginia Center for Politics is a non-partisan affiliate of UVA that promotes the value of politics and the importance of civic engagement among individuals of all ages. Today, this important civic mission continues to inspire the center’s work.

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Youth Leadership Initiative

The Youth Leadership Initiative at the University of Virginia Center for Politics is dedicated to increasing civic engagement by providing teachers with the best civics education materials and programs. Research shows that quality civics education programs are essential to creating lifelong citizenship and YLI programs empower students to take responsibility for our democracy.

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School of Continuing and Professional Studies

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers accessible and affordable educational programs to those beyond our Grounds. Our obligations to the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world extend beyond the bounds of our own community. We will create additional educational opportunities, both in person and virtually, that address critical needs in the Commonwealth and beyond.

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Articles

Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at Night
A New Page
Generous support will fund a new educational website for the memorial.
Larry Sabato
Politics Internships Collapsed, But This Program Came Through for Students
Nik Popli, Eleanor Williams and Matthew Greason joined more than 50 UVA students in a virtual summer internship put on by the Center for Politics.
Sunset over the Rotunda
Update  •  May 21, 2020
Nau Foundation Gift Fuels $44 Million Investment in UVA Democracy Projects
John L. Nau III is supporting a series of initiatives designed to significantly advance the study and teaching of the history and principles of democracy.
Melody Barnes
Faculty Support
Beacon of Democracy
Imagine what democracy in the 21st century might look like.
Clint Heiden holding a photo of his sister painting
Jeffersonian Grounds
The Gift of Access
The first ADA-compliant Lawn room ensures that the indomitable spirit of Jo Frances Heiden (McIntire ’87) lives on.
Michelle Yoon with Memorial Marble
Jeffersonian Grounds
A Matter of Design
With groundbreaking complete, the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers is moving forward. The memorial’s design team discusses plans for bringing the memorial to life.