The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences has announced the awarding of SPARC Grants to 20 faculty members, providing support for research, scholarship, creative activity and innovative projects across a broad range of disciplines.
A grant from the UVA Arts & Sciences Seed and Planning Grants Program helped support a three-week research collaboration in Angola, where UVA doctoral students collaborated with institutions and researchers to mitigate the spread of malaria.
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.
By working alongside graduate students, faculty, and research staff, undergraduate student researchers in 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 careers and impact well beyond Grounds.
New UVA Arts & Sciences research powered by philanthropic support shows GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reshape the brain’s reward system, reducing not just hunger but the desire for food. Led by neuroscientist Ali D. Güler, the study reveals how these drugs influence motivation and behavior.
From the humanities to the sciences, 27 exceptional graduate students have been recognized with endowed fellowships, made possible by generous donors who believe deeply in the importance and impact of a strong graduate program.
Arts & Sciences hosted a dinner celebrating early unprecedented success of the Campaign for Graduate Excellence, bringing together donors and graduate fellows to recognize the impact of philanthropic support and the accomplishments of the 2025-26 named fellows.
A team of mathematicians, including Leonid Petrov, a professor of mathematics at UVA Arts & Sciences, has solved a decade-old problem that even advanced artificial intelligence could not crack. This underscores the power of human insight in tackling complex challenges. Fueled by a culture of collaboration and supported by philanthropy, this work highlights how investments in faculty and research empower discovery, elevate graduate and undergraduate learning, and drive impact at the forefront of mathematical innovation.
Four UVA Arts & Sciences professors have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows, one of the nation’s highest honors for scholars and artists. Their groundbreaking research is supported by a culture of academic excellence and sustained by philanthropic investment in faculty, will advance new knowledge and shape conversations far beyond Grounds.
Hoo Rah Raise was a success! Gifts made to the College Fund during our annual giving day make a meaningful difference, directly impacting Arts & Sciences, its students and faculty.
As the first donor to establish a fully endowed fellowship during the Campaign for Graduate Excellence, Smith continues a legacy of leadership and steadfast support for the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences by investing in graduate students and ensuring their opportunities to study at UVA for years to come.
Echols Scholar alumnus Tim Ingrassia returned to Grounds as the keynote speaker for the 65th anniversary of the Echols Scholars Program, reflecting on the program’s lasting impact on his life. Ingrassia and his wife, Stephanie, are among Echols’ most generous supporters, making transformational gifts to the program and supporting research opportunities for Echols Scholars.