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Matt Erskine
THE COLLEGE FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT
Advising
A&S ADVISING OVERHAUL BOOSTS STUDENT SATISFACTION
Anton Korinek
A&S ECONOMICS PROFESSOR NAMED TO TIME100 AI LIST
Spanish PhD student
PHD STUDENT’S DISCOVERY IGNITES GLOBAL HISTORY PROJECT
Matt Erskine portrait in front of Rotunda

Did you know philanthropy is a critical component of UVA's budget? College alum Matt S. Erskine now leads the College Foundation of the University of Virginia in its mission to raise donor support for Arts & Sciences.

Student Advising

Student satisfaction jumped from 55% to 84% after UVA Arts & Sciences revamped its advising model with help from the College Fund. Those paired with full-time Advising Fellows reported even higher ratings.

TIME100 AI

Anton Korinek, a UVA economist and AI expert, joins TIME’s list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence for his work on AI’s economic impact and global policy leadership. Donor support helps attract top teaching talent to the College.

Spanish phd student newspaper

Donor support of Arts & Sciences’ effort to attract top PhD talent continues to pay off. A rare newspaper found by Robert Sanchis-Álvarez in a Barcelona flea market launched a two-year international effort to preserve and repatriate a piece of Filipino heritage.



Matt Erskine portrait in front of Rotunda

Did you know philanthropy is a critical component of UVA's budget? College alum Matt S. Erskine now leads the College Foundation of the University of Virginia in its mission to raise donor support for Arts & Sciences.

TIME100 AI

Anton Korinek, a UVA economist and AI expert, joins TIME’s list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence for his work on AI’s economic impact and global policy leadership. Donor support helps attract top teaching talent to the College.

Student Advising

Student satisfaction jumped from 55% to 84% after UVA Arts & Sciences revamped its advising model with help from the College Fund. Those paired with full-time Advising Fellows reported even higher ratings.

Faculty and student in conversation

College Advising Fellows and pre-major advisors welcome incoming students during UVA’s Summer Orientation, offering personalized support as they navigate course registration and begin their academic journey.

headshot of Philip Lorish in front of bookshelf

After earning a PhD in religious studies and consulting on tech ethics, UVA graduate Philip Lorish opens Commerce Street Books, a haven for readers seeking surprise, community and intellectual connection.

headshot of Nora Fotuhi

Motivated by a personal experience, Nora Fotuhi, a neuroscience and global public health double major, blends science, storytelling, and service to raise awareness and support recovery for young athletes.

Spanish phd student newspaper

Donor support of Arts & Sciences’ effort to attract top PhD talent continues to pay off. A rare newspaper found by Robert Sanchis-Álvarez in a Barcelona flea market launched a two-year international effort to preserve and repatriate a piece of Filipino heritage.

July 2025
Culpability Book Cover

English professor Bruce Holsinger’s fifth novel, Culpability, exploring the moral complexities of artificial intelligence, was selected as Oprah Winfrey’s 2025 summer book club pick.