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Meet the award-winning UVA scientist who led the construction of a sensitive astronomical observation tool, from first cut of the metal to first light through the lens, in an “unheard-of” 16 months.

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Arts & Sciences faculty from the Departments of Environmental Sciences and Music who are collaborating with colleagues in UVA's School of Architecture on an Arctic research project.

Renowned political theorist and ethicist who has emerged over the last decade as one of the leading thinkers about the crucial role education plays in democracy, Harvard University professor Danielle Allen will speak at the Paramount Theater on Feb. 1 as part of the Engagements Lecture Series.

Arts & Sciences faculty and their departments are playing a variety of roles in this month’s series of Community MLK Celebration events, which include a sold-out keynote address at the Paramount Theater by MSNBC national correspondent Joy Reid. 

UVA, the College, and local partners offer a variety of events that echo and continue King’s work for social justice, from interfaith services to talks with leading intellectuals and artists

The Department of Media Studies celebrated its 10th anniversary with a well-attended alumni media panel, titled “A Crisis in Credibility,” on January 11 in New York City.

Everson is widely known for artistic films highlighting the African-American working class and sought after for his teaching skills. His work is now being featured at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture.

Six new courses in a variety of disciplines are integrating elements of sustainability, in accordance with UVA’s Sustainability Plan. Three are offered by the College. 

For the first time, a UVA graduate student has received a Council of Graduate Schools/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Humanities and Fine ArtS.

The American Mathematical Society has awarded its 2018 Albert Leon Whiteman Memorial Prize to Karen Parshall for her groundbreaking work in the history of mathematics.