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For more than 25 years, Envision has served as the University of Virginia's publication dedicated to highlighting the entire landscape of philanthropic impact. Envision demonstrates the variety of opportunities to support the University by telling the stories of our loyal benefactors and those who have benefited from the generosity of the UVA community.

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It Takes an Academical Village
Basantes is helping others navigate the path to educational and professional achievement through his support of UVA’s Bolívar Network, which connects Hispanic and Latinx students and alumni, mentors undergraduates, and provides scholarships.
Research
Best Wishes for the Future
Best Wishes for the Future...
Scholarships
The Marti Snell Scholarship Fund
At UVA’s School of Education and Human Development, Annette Martin Porter (Ed ’78, ’82) found a mentor in pioneering faculty Martha “Marti” Snell. Porter created the Marti Snell Scholarship Fund, which will aid selected students in the Education School’s Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education.
Parents Program
March On
A photo essay celebrating the Cavalier Marching Band’s fresh look, funded by the Parents Program and the Office of the President.
Faculty Support
Evan Scott—The Thomas A. Saunders III Family Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor
Just months after joining the faculty at UVA’s Department of Biomedical Engineering, Evan Scott is already making headlines for groundbreaking research that could transform how the body accepts transplanted organs without compromising the immune system.
Faculty Support
Michael Lenox— The Donna and Richard Tadler University Professor of Entrepreneurship
New endowed University professorships will connect and amplify entrepreneurship and innovation efforts across UVA.
Scholarships
Blue Ridge Scholars Celebrates Ten Years
Bringing the best students to Grounds. The Blue Ridge Scholarship fund was established in 2014 to benefit students with exceptional promise and significant financial need.
Student Experience
Virginia Vision
With the opening of the Molly and Robert Hardie Football Operations Center, Phase II of the Virginia Athletics Master Plan is complete.

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The Gift of Education

At UVA, education is truly everything.

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UVA Democracy in Action: Melody Barnes
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UVA Democracy in Action: Melody Barnes
UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy
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UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy
The Heart of Research: Daria Skwarznska
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The Heart of Research: Daria Skwarznska

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Portrait of the Botsfords
Research
Best Wishes for the Future
Best Wishes for the Future...
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Research
Common Threads in Neuroscience
Common Threads in Neuroscience...
School of Data Science - Night View
Research
Data Base
In May the School of Data Science celebrated the opening of its new home. The building consolidates the school, anchors the University’s emerging Emmet-Ivy corridor, and tangibly demonstrates UVA’s commitment to enabling discoveries that improve lives.
Linh Luong in cap and gown
Scholarships
Honor the Future Teachers
With a brand-new master’s degree in education, Linh Luong reflects on what she learned as a student-teacher.
Portrait of Lane Raspberry
Research
Democratizing Data
Lane Rasberry Aims to Change the World One Wikipedia Entry at a Time
Josephine Lea Iselin with a collection of books
Research
A Treasured Collection of Artistry & Whimsy
A major gift from a noted book collector will allow the Iselin Collection of Humor to reside in the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library.
Aerial shot of Zambia
Research
Agents of Change
Frackson Mumba is leading a multinational charge to transform science education.
Rotunda Capitals with Digital Overlay
Democracy
An Investment in Democracy
Grand Challenges Research Investments move the needle
Poplar Table
Research
A Future for Fallen Trees
Student-led design research results in an innovative wood sustainability project of beautiful proportions.
Shavonne Gordon and daughter
Scholarships
All Systems Go
Trailblazer Shavonne Banks Gordon helps others navigate the path to success.
Students of the Design Discovery Program created spoons
Student Experience
UVA Design Discovery Program
Whether or not we acknowledge it, design is an integral part of our daily lives.
Spencer Tassone in Creek
Research
Testing the Waters
Spencer Tassone’s novel research reveals heat waves—in rivers
Valencia
Student Experience
UVA in Valencia at 40
The University’s flagship study abroad program, UVA in Valencia, celebrated 40 years of helping students discover Spain and the world beyond.
Brain Data
Research
Unlocking the Mysteries of Neurological Disease
A native of Germany with an illustrious career, Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor of
Neuroscience Harald Sontheimer discusses groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research representative of UVA’s
Grand Challenges Research Investments.
Comet Another World
Research
A Treasured Collection of Illustration and Whimsy
A major gift from a noted book collector will allow the Iselin Collection of Humor to reside in the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library.
Grid of former presidents
Democracy
Preserving the Presidency
Former presidents and those who worked with them have much to teach future generations about the presidency.
Dr. Bauer
Research
Lines of Hope
The Farrell Family makes $1.3 million gift to pancreatic cancer research at UVA in honor of late Board of Visitors Rector and alum Thomas F. Farrell II.
Risa Goluboff
Engagement
Gift of Education: Risa Goluboff
Risa Goluboff is the dean of the School of Law and the Arnold H. Leon Professor of Law.
Diane and Paul Manning at Home
Research
Honoring a Vision
The exciting new Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology will achieve a vision of better health for all.
Drone Lawn View
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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Cam Morales
Scholarships
Ready for Impact
Cam Morales is looking forward to shaping the public good in the world of Washington, D.C., policymaking.
Portrait of the Botsfords
Research
Best Wishes for the Future
Best Wishes for the Future...
Marti Snell and Annette Porter sitting on a bench
Scholarships
The Marti Snell Scholarship Fund
At UVA’s School of Education and Human Development, Annette Martin Porter (Ed ’78, ’82) found a mentor in pioneering faculty Martha “Marti” Snell. Porter created the Marti Snell Scholarship Fund, which will aid selected students in the Education School’s Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education.
Evan Scott
Faculty Support
Evan Scott—The Thomas A. Saunders III Family Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor
Just months after joining the faculty at UVA’s Department of Biomedical Engineering, Evan Scott is already making headlines for groundbreaking research that could transform how the body accepts transplanted organs without compromising the immune system.
Michael Lenox
Faculty Support
Michael Lenox— The Donna and Richard Tadler University Professor of Entrepreneurship
New endowed University professorships will connect and amplify entrepreneurship and innovation efforts across UVA.
BRS Reception
Scholarships
Blue Ridge Scholars Celebrates Ten Years
Bringing the best students to Grounds. The Blue Ridge Scholarship fund was established in 2014 to benefit students with exceptional promise and significant financial need.
Ruben Basantes Member of the Lawn Society
Scholarships
It Takes an Academical Village
Basantes is helping others navigate the path to educational and professional achievement through his support of UVA’s Bolívar Network, which connects Hispanic and Latinx students and alumni, mentors undergraduates, and provides scholarships.
Sunset over School of Data Science
Scholarships
School of Data Science Receives Gift to Create Scholarships in Newly Established Major
A generous Bicentennial Scholarship gift from Scott and Beth Stephenson will support undergraduate Bachelor of Science majors in the School of Data Science.
The Hobgoods in Backyard
Scholarships
“Share It to Me!”
Victoria (Tori) Hobgood (SCPS ’13) and Ben Hobgood believe in sharing, whether that means encouraging their two sons to take turns on the backyard swing or something much, much bigger—sharing the privilege of attending the University of Virginia. The couple’s recent gift, which established the Hobgood Bicentennial Scholars Fund, will support students pursuing their education in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies—the first endowed undergraduate scholarship in the school’s history.
Portrait of Dean Christa Acampora
Faculty Support
Five Questions: Christa Acampora
Five Questions with Christa Acampora, Buckner W. Clay Professor of Philosophy and Dean, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Portrait of Dean Stephanie Rowley
Faculty Support
Five Questions: Stephanie Rowley
Five Questions with Stephanie Rowley, Dean of the School of Education and Human Development
Amelia Wald at a holiday party
Scholarships
The Marvelous Ms. Wald (Part 3)

Catching up with College alumna and UVA Club board member Amelia Wald in New York City.

Catching up with College alumna and UVA Club board member Amelia Wald in New York City.
Hibah Shaikh (Col ’24)
Scholarships
On and Off the Court
A UVA alumnus honors his McIntire education, family, and love of sports by supporting scholarships.
November Grounds
Scholarships
First-Generation Students at UVA to Benefit from $5M Scholarship Gift
A $5 million grant from the Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc. will bolster the University’s efforts to attract, support and retain a growing number of first-generation college students.
Shavonne Gordon and daughter
Scholarships
All Systems Go
Trailblazer Shavonne Banks Gordon helps others navigate the path to success.
James Ballowe Jr. & Donna Bucella
Scholarships
A History Together
Friends since they first met at UVA, James Ballowe and Donna Bucella have made some history, too.
Jewel Elliot
Student Experience
Playing to Her Strengths
Bicentennial Scholar Jewel Elliott finds her place on Grounds.
Portrait of Dan Duke
Scholarships
Honoring a Lifetime of Teaching Excellence
A new scholarship at the School of Education and Human Development honors legendary professor Dan Duke.
Jeff Toney
Scholarships
Reaching New Heights
Jeff Toney created the Toney Family “Keep Pedaling” Blue Ridge Scholarship to honor his father, WWII veteran Carl Toney.
cap toss
Scholarships
A Pathway for Success
Among the initial group of Piedmont Scholars, Christian Garcia and Abdullah "Sam" Al Samaraee represent the promise of the UVA-PVCC partnership.

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