Envision Magazine

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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Education

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The Gift of Education

At UVA, education is truly everything.

Democracy

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UVA Democracy in Action: Melody Barnes

Democracy

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UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy

Research

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The Heart of Research: Daria Skwarznska

Pillars

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Research

Creating a New Dynamic for Coral Reefs

Creating a New Dynamic for Coral Reefs...

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Best Wishes for the Future

Best Wishes for the Future...

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Common Threads in Neuroscience

Common Threads in Neuroscience...

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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.

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.

Research

Democratizing Data

Lane Rasberry Aims to Change the World One Wikipedia Entry at a Time

Josephine Lea Iselin with a collection of books

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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.

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Agents of Change

Frackson Mumba is leading a multinational charge to transform science education.

Democracy

An Investment in Democracy

Grand Challenges Research Investments move the needle

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A Future for Fallen Trees

Student-led design research results in an innovative wood sustainability project of beautiful proportions.

Scholarships

All Systems Go

Trailblazer Shavonne Banks Gordon helps others navigate the path to success.

Leaders in Philanthropy

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.

Research

Testing the Waters

Spencer Tassone’s novel research reveals heat waves—in rivers

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.

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.

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.

Democracy

Preserving the Presidency

Former presidents and those who worked with them have much to teach future generations about the presidency.

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.

Engagement

Gift of Education: Risa Goluboff

Risa Goluboff is the dean of the School of Law and the Arnold H. Leon Professor of Law.

Research

Honoring a Vision

The exciting new Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology will achieve a vision of better health for all.

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Scholarships

Ready for Impact

Cam Morales is looking forward to shaping the public good in the world of Washington, D.C., policymaking.

Scholarships

Continuing the Care

Alumna and Conway scholar Keli Presley (Ed ’23, Nurs ’25) returns to Grounds.

Making His Mark

Bicentennial Scholar and kinesiology major Brian Douglas fosters accessibility on Grounds.

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.

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.

Ruben Basantes Member of the Lawn Society

Scholarships

It Takes an Academical Village

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.

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.

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

Faculty Support

Five Questions: Stephanie Rowley

Five Questions with Stephanie Rowley, Dean of the School of Education and Human Development

Scholarships

The Marvelous Ms. Wald (Part 3)

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

Scholarships

On and Off the Court

A UVA alumnus honors his McIntire education, family, and love of sports by supporting scholarships.

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.

Scholarships

All Systems Go

Trailblazer Shavonne Banks Gordon helps others navigate the path to success.

Leaders in Philanthropy

Scholarships

A History Together

Friends since they first met at UVA, James Ballowe and Donna Bucella have made some history, too.

Student Experience

Playing to Her Strengths

Bicentennial Scholar Jewel Elliott finds her place on Grounds.

Scholarships

Honoring a Lifetime of Teaching Excellence

A new scholarship at the School of Education and Human Development honors legendary professor Dan Duke.

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