The Center for Community Partnerships at UVA

The Center for Community Partnerships at UVA The Center for Community Partnerships is a front door to UVA for community members & a collaborative space for mutually beneficial partnerships.

Pursuing mutually beneficial partnerships

The Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Virginia seeks to tangibly redress the relationship between the University and the surrounding community.

09/01/2026

Goodbye summer, hello to the school year!

The 2026 Starr Hill Pathways Back-to-School bash was a huge success. SHP held the community gathering to get students excited for a new year, sharing food, school supplies, and fun. 😎 SHP works to provide resources for students to succeed in school, and the bash is an important celebration of the work of students, families, staff, and counselors in that journey.

Thanks to the Starr Hill Pathways team for your hard work bringing the Charlottesville and Albemarle communities together! Also, thanks to Kona Ice and Korner Restaurant for bringing delicious food and keeping us cool!

Let us know how else you start off the school year right!

It’s that time of year! The Voices of Democracy Student Writing Contest is back, and we want to hear from the next gener...
08/31/2026

It’s that time of year!

The Voices of Democracy Student Writing Contest is back, and we want to hear from the next generation of leaders. The contest invites students in grades 6–12 in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County to share their vision for the future of American democracy.

What should democracy look like 250 years from now? How might young people and emerging technologies shape what comes next?

Write 150–300 words and share an idea that matters to you. Winners can earn up to $500 in prizes.



Submissions open TOMORROW and are due September 30, 2026.

What does the future of democracy look like to you?

Learn more and enter: https://communitypartnerships.virginia.edu/2026-voices-democracy-student-writing-contest

08/20/2026

JOIN US for the 2026 Community Engagement Summit: Co-Creating a Thriving Community, on October 15 at UVA's Newcomb Hall. The inaugural summit will bring together community partners, organizational leaders, faculty, staff, students, and alumni to learn from one another's experiences and expertise, explore practices that support authentic collaboration, and identify opportunities for future partnership.

Together, we'll celebrate the impact of community-engaged work across our region and explore how shared vision, mutual respect, and meaningful participation can help build a thriving community.

Learn more and register here: bit.ly/2026CommunityEngagementSummitTickets

We enjoyed connecting with Charlottesville community members at the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce's Econ...
08/20/2026

We enjoyed connecting with Charlottesville community members at the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce's Economic Forum on Aug. 5.

Our team shared resources, answered questions and connected with local leaders about the Center for Community Partnerships and our work across the region.

Thank you to the Chamber for bringing the community together.

Another Westhaven Community Day for the books! We had the pleasure of sponsoring lunch and volunteering to serve at the ...
08/18/2026

Another Westhaven Community Day for the books! We had the pleasure of sponsoring lunch and volunteering to serve at the 29th annual event.

Special thanks to Miss Joy Johnson for inviting us to be a resource during this day of connection and celebration.

When faculty have a complex project to tackle, collaboration can make all the difference.University of Virginia Library ...
08/13/2026

When faculty have a complex project to tackle, collaboration can make all the difference.

University of Virginia Library Sprints bring faculty together with librarians and other experts for focused, short-term support designed to move projects forward.

Learn how these teams are helping faculty turn ideas into action: https://library.virginia.edu/news/2026/immediate-and-practical-library-sprints-teams-supercharge-faculty-projects

Check out the Charlottesville/Albemarle Youth Opportunity Center resource here: https://cvillealbyouth.org/

The 2026 Southern Pilgrimage, Refounding Legacies, commemorated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Indepen...
08/11/2026

The 2026 Southern Pilgrimage, Refounding Legacies, commemorated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by exploring places where everyday people worked to protect and expand rights and freedoms—from before the nation's founding through the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. Over six days, participants traveled across Tennessee, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Virginia, visiting movement birthplaces, former capitals, and educational establishments while examining the enduring legacy of civic engagement and social change.

The Southern Pilgrimage is a collaborative program of the Center for Community Partnerships at UVA and the Getting Word African American Oral History Project at Monticello. The 2026 pilgrimage took place June 6–13, bringing together participants for an immersive educational experience centered on history, dialogue, and community engagement.

Stay tuned for information about the 2027 Southern Pilgrimage.

In July, Associate Director of Education Research Dr. Nina Schoonover presented at the National Network of Education Res...
08/07/2026

In July, Associate Director of Education Research Dr. Nina Schoonover presented at the National Network of Education Research Practice Partnerships Annual Forum. In this session, Dr. Schoonover and collaborators shared how researchers and practitioners might communicate about their work across community and university contexts, and the importance of messaging in advancing community-engaged research and partnership.

Meet Sana Bibi.As one of the first Starr Hill Pathways students to graduate from Charlottesville High School, Sana's jou...
08/05/2026

Meet Sana Bibi.

As one of the first Starr Hill Pathways students to graduate from Charlottesville High School, Sana's journey reflects the impact of consistent mentorship, academic support, and a community that believed in her every step of the way.

Our new Portraits of Starr Hill Pathways series celebrates students like Sana, whose stories demonstrate how meaningful relationships and opportunities can shape futures.

"I think without Starr Hill, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Read Sana's story and celebrate this important milestone with us: https://communitypartnerships.virginia.edu/portraits-starr-hill-pathways.

Stay tuned for more Portraits of Starr Hill Pathways!

08/03/2026

The 2026 Starr Hill Pathways Student Expo celebrated a year of learning, growth, and achievement.

Family members, community partners, and supporters joined students as they showcased projects, reflected on their experiences, and shared the skills they've developed through Starr Hill Pathways. The evening highlighted the power of mentorship, academic support, and community partnerships in helping young people prepare for college, careers, and their futures.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Expo a success and to our students for inspiring us with their hard work and dedication.

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