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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. 

Fourth-year students Attiya Latif and Jack Chellman and 2016 graduate Porter Nenon will study in the UK. The scholarships are largely funded by the British government.

The Hollywood producer has brought us both “Breaking Bad” and “The Notebook” – and many other films. 

 Lisa Russ Spaar coached students on the importance of their voices, while two members of the UVA community received Thomas Jefferson Awards at the University’s annual Fall Convocation.

Next fall, 20 first-year students enrolled will have the opportunity to study at Fudan University in Shanghai.

This year’s Virginia Film Festival, beginning Nov. 9 and running through Nov. 12, will feature appearances from filmmaker Spike Lee, actor/director William H. Macy introducing his new film, and UVA alumna and Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly. 

Beyond Pluto! Planetary scientist Anne Verbiscer is targeting an outer solar system object for new understanding of a mysterious region of space.

English professor Lisa Russ Spaar, a celebrated poet and beloved teacher, will give the keynote address at Fall Convocation, to be held Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in the John Paul Jones Arena.

The Language Commons, a new collaborative space on the second floor of New Cabell Hall for language students and instructors, is celebrating its grand opening next Tuesday, Oct. 24.