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ARTS & SCIENCES NAMES 27 NEW GRADUATE FELLOWS
NEW RADIO TELESCOPE TO HELP UVA ASTRONOMERS STALK DARK MATTER IN DEEP SPACE
FOUR ARTS & SCIENCES FACULTY EARN PRESTIGIOUS GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIPS
UVA MATHEMATICIANS SURPASS AI IN BREAKTHROUGH DISCOVERY
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.
A newly installed radio telescope at UVA is opening powerful new pathways to uncover the mysteries of dark matter, one of the universe’s most elusive forces. Made possible through philanthropic support, this cutting-edge instrument gives graduate students and UVA Arts & Sciences undergraduates the opportunity to engage directly in advanced research.
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.
Watch as graduating Class of ’25 A&S students take a moment before last month’s Final Exercises to thank the faculty mentors who guided and inspired their academic journeys.
UVA mathematician J.D. Quigley has been awarded a nearly $500,000 NSF CAREER grant to support his research on high-dimensional symmetry in geometry and algebra.
Celebrated for his scholarship on Roman literature and his transformative impact on UVA’s Classics Department, Professor John F. Miller concludes a distinguished four-decade career inspiring generations of students.
UVA's Institute of the Humanities and Global Cultures (IHGC) hosted its second annual IHGC Book Celebration, spotlighting the diverse and impactful works of A&S faculty, and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.
The College Foundation announced the creation of the Eugene R. Schutt endowment, celebrating his leadership as its President for nearly 16 years. During that time, the Foundation raised over $1B for Arts & Sciences, including more than $300M raised by Schutt himself.
UVA Arts & Sciences launched the Global Spanish Initiative, featuring visits from the Mexican and Spanish Ambassadors. These events celebrated cultural exchange and highlighted UVA's dedication to global engagement and academic collaboration.
UVA’s Graduate School of Arts & Sciences awarded 19 donor-endowed fellowships to exceptional graduate students for their research and academic achievements, showcasing the talent and dedication of our community.
Mary Ann Parr’s decades-long journey to a UVA diploma ends in triumph, proving it’s never too late to finish what you started.