UVA College Foundation

08/27/2026

Whether you're tailgating at Scott Stadium or cooking at home, show off your Wahoo pride with a limited-edition Hoos Cooking Apron.

Make a gift of $35 or more to the College using the link below to claim yours, and receive chef and alumna Tanya Holland's (Col '87) sweet potato roll recipe. Holland visited Grounds this summer to teach a special course in UVA's Teaching Kitchen.

https://ow.ly/3eQ150ZFoUJ

08/26/2026

We're hiring a Development Coordinator in Charlottesville, Virginia! This role provides administrative, data, and project support across donor engagement, stewardship, events, communications, and board initiatives.

Apply today or share this opportunity with your network.

View our employment opportunities: https://ow.ly/H5Lk50ZFiSt

08/26/2026

We're hiring a Director of Development, Major Gifts in Charlottesville, Virginia! This role builds and strengthens relationships with donors and prospective supporters to advance the mission of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

Apply today or share this opportunity with your network.

View our employment opportunities: https://ow.ly/sBku50ZFozu

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

An international study co-led by UVA political scientist David Leblang uncovers new insight into one of today's pressing social challenges. The study found that loneliness is highest in lower-income countries and closely tied to economic conditions and access to supportive relationships. The findings suggest that reducing loneliness and its impact should be tailored to local communities and conditions rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all solution.

Read the full article: https://give.as.virginia.edu/uva-researcher-finds-lonliness-epidemic-not-everyone

08/20/2026

UVA Arts & Sciences alumnus Jay Pendarvis is turning a passion for storytelling into an award-winning film career. A studio art graduate and former student-athlete, Pendarvis is earning national recognition for films that explore grief, history, and the human experience, demonstrating the power of the arts to spark meaningful conversations and connect communities.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/4FN650ZAJwp

08/19/2026

The recipe for great excellence starts with generous Wahoos. You can support the College and get this limited-edition UVA apron when you give $35 or more today using the link below!

https://ow.ly/ovkR50ZAJAb

08/18/2026

Thanks to generous philanthropy at UVA, groundbreaking ideas are moving closer to real-world impact through the Manning Institute of Biotechnology’s "SPARK Tank" competition. By connecting researchers with mentorship, feedback, and critical funding, the program helps accelerate promising discoveries, from new cancer therapies to potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, with the goal of transforming innovative research into life-saving solutions for patients.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/NWsw50ZAJuW

08/14/2026

We're proud to highlight Mike Chin ’94 in our latest Spotlight A&S!

Building on a lifelong connection to UVA that has shaped his education and career, alumnus Mike Chinn is advancing UVA Arts & Sciences' Career Design and Discovery Initiative to help students translate their liberal arts education into fulfilling careers for years to come.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/kCFn50ZzXyr

08/12/2026

By working alongside graduate students, faculty, and research staff, undergraduate student researchers in UVA Arts & Sciences contribute to groundbreaking projects across disciplines. They aren't just learning about discovery, they're helping drive it, while gaining hands-on experience and skills that will help shape their future.

Read more about some of UVA Arts & Sciences' undergraduate researchers: https://ow.ly/1Ilf50Zz2kb