Education

UVA played a big role in establishing the Clinch River Valley Initiative (CRVI), a multi-partner effort to build local economies in Southwest Virginia by leveraging the natural assets of the Clinch River.

UVA awarded $3.5 million to UVA-Wise to create an innovation ecosystem in the region. Funding will establish a Center for Innovation and boost enrollment in computer science and software engineering programs at the college.

The Environmental Resilience Institute and the Global Infectious Diseases Institute bring top researchers together to tackle some of the biggest problems facing society: the environment and infectious disease.

This year's Virginia College Advising Corps will fan out across Virginia to help students from 40 high schools find their way to higher education.

UVA and UVA-Wise are considering recommendations for improving challenges faced by rural Virginians. The initiative is engaging additional Virginia colleges and universities, government agencies, and stakeholders across the state.

The teacher shortage is an "emergency situation" in Virginia.

UVA, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and Virginia Community Capital offer the Resilience Award to companies in Virginia's economically challenged communities. Winners receive a scholarship to a Darden Executive Education program.

The Appalachian Prosperity Project is a collaborative partnership among the University of Virginia, UVA’s College at Wise, the Coalfield region, the private sector, and the state to advance education, health, and economic prosperity in Southwest Vi

Industry clusters are groups of firms that gain a competitive advantage by co-locating in a geographic region and sharing assets, networks, knowledge, workforce training, etc. The Office of Economic Development partners with allies to help support…

Throughout Virginia, UVA supports career development and guidance for traditionally under-represented high school students, guiding them to consider their vocations and higher education.