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Focused Research

Could Nearby Venus Harbor Life? An Astronomer Helps Unfold the Mystery

Astronomers have recently announced the surprising discovery of the chemical phosphine in the toxic atmosphere of Venus
Engaged Learning

Astronomer’s New Book Leads Children on Exploration of the Constellations

“I want to help get kids looking at the night sky and experiencing the wonder that comes with it. We can all use a little more science literacy in our lives right now, and this might be helpful for parents looking at homeschooling their kids this fall."
Focused Research

Democracy and the Pandemic: Faculty Op-Eds Raise, and Answer, Urgent Questions

UVA’s Democracy Initiative has launched an op-ed series, bringing its research to the nation’s newspapers, from the Washington Post to the Dallas Morning News; The New York Times to the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
UVA Announces Details of Plan for Virus Prevention, Detection and Response

The plan details requirements for students prior to returning and sets expectations for behaviors that minimize the risk of infection or spread of COVID-19 for all members of the University community.
UVA Outlines ‘Return to Grounds’ Plan for Fall Academic Semester

The University’s plan emphasizes safety elements such as virus testing, requirements for wearing masks, social distancing and thorough sanitizing of spaces.
Focused Research

Historian Compares Today’s Protests to Civil Rights Movement of ’50s and ’60s

Kevin Gaines reflects on what was happening in the U.S. in the mid-20th century that brought about the civil rights movement, similarities and differences with recent protests, and the struggles for social and economic equality that remain.
Dynamic Support

Nau Foundation Gift Fuels $44 Million Investment in UVA Democracy Projects

The foundation’s $27.5 million gift will be bolstered by more than $17 million from the Bicentennial Professors Fund to significantly advance the study and teaching of the history and principles of democracy.
Congratulations Class of 2020!

Please click for Final Exercises video/remarks from Dean Ian Baucom.
Engaged Learning

A&S Department Final Exercises Web Pages and Student Awards

Students, families, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to visit their A&S department final exercises web pages and to view student award information here. Congratulations graduates!
Documenting the “New Normal”

The Basic Multimedia Reporting class captured UVA student voices on the pandemic through their classwork. This student effort is being highlighted and shared here as a tribute to The Class of 2020, graduating in the midst of this new normal.

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