The University of Virginia accelerates economic growth that improves lives and promotes flourishing communities across Virginia.
- Amplifying growth through research, innovation, and entrepreneurship
- Joining forces with local and state partners to recruit and retain industry in Virginia
- Empowering a future-ready workforce with the necessary skills in a rapidly changing world
Economic impact
$11.9 billion
Generated by Virginia by UVA every year
Employment Impact
67,109+ jobs
Created and sustained by UVA
Government Revenue Impact
$455 million
State and local government revenue attributable to UVA
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Over its 200-year history, the University of Virginia has grown into one of the nation's preeminent public universities. It has never lost sight of its mission to serve the people of Virginia, to lead the advancement of human knowledge and to benefit the region and the world. Today, the University continues that tradition of service as a major economic engine for the commonwealth.
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Planning is underway to advance Venture Central, an initiative designed by UVA, the city of Charlottesville, the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce, and Albemarle County to spur startup success, job
The Daily Progress
The University is a key contributor to a higher education system that propelled Virginia to America’s top state for business in 2019 and again in 2021.
CNBC
Researchers at UVA’s Biocomplexity Institute have won a new $10 million, five-year NSF grant to plan for, and respond to, epidemics and pandemics.
UVA Today
UVA has established a goal to support the development of 1,000 to 1,500 affordable housing units in Charlottesville and Albemarle County over the next decade on land owned by the University and the UV
UVA Today
People who live in rural Virginia have seen a larger rise in their incomes so far this decade than people who live in metro areas, according to a recent report out of the University of Virginia’s We
UVA Today
An up to $486,994 grant to the UVA-Wise Foundation will develop the Clinch River Ecological Education Center in St. Paul, Virginia.
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Dark Skies, Bright Kids is a primarily graduate student run program at UVA that provides outreach to elementary and early middle school-aged students in Charlottesville.
UVA Today
Curry School faculty member Jennifer Chiu and colleagues found a meaningful way to incorporate computer science into fifth- and sixth-grade classes, instilling relevant skills required by virtually ev
UVA Today
Central Virginia nonprofits can apply for grants to support community health initiatives through a partnership between the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and the University of Virginia Heal
UVA Health System
UVA prepares more students than ever for in-demand jobs.
UVA Today
Curry School professor Robert Tai is seeking ways to engage and sustain young students' early interest in science.
UVA Today
A groundbreaking research collaboration at the UVA School of Medicine is shedding light on everything from cancer to diabetes to cardiovascular disease.
UVA Today