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As one of the nation’s top public universities, the University of Virginia champions the power of education at all levels throughout the state.
Melissa M. Lubin will lead UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) as Dean with emphasis on programs that respond to both student and workforce demand. Dean Lubin is a champion for community engagement and economic development. Lubin will lead development and growth for SCPS that will reach across UVA's degree completion programs, online offerings, and expanded partnerships in Northern Virginia and in Wise.
A strategic expansion of UVA's presence in northern Virginia will increase academic programming and research in this important economic region of the state. Expanded course offerings in several schools will help those looking to gain additional skills to further their careers.
Several companies, including some founded by UVA alumni, are offering guaranteed job interviews to students with certain certificates from the School of Continuing Education and Professional Studies.
Explore 2022's first quarter edition of the Virginia Economic Review featuring a story on UVA and its support for the life sciences industry in Charlottesville (p. 32).
A new cross-curricular specialized course of study in the M.S. in Commerce Program will offer students indispensable knowledge and learning experiences while facilitating valuable industry and alumni engagement. Students with life science backgrounds will gain business skills and emerge ready to excel in areas where the the life sciences and the biotechnology industry convene.
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 growth, and investment. The effort will coordinate disparate resources, connect entrepreneurs to a support network, offer targeted programs, and serve as a “front door” to the entrepreneurial community.
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.
Join us for lunch and a panel discussion highlighting partnership between UVA and UVA Wise to support economic and research development in Southwest Virginia. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | 12:00-1:00pm | UVA Newcomb Hall 389
Learn moreDiscover the University's contributions to Virginia through a series of compelling, vignette-style highlights presented in this first edition report. Understand UVA as an engine for inclusive economic growth by exploring the initiatives that are creating proactive impact across the Commonwealth.
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Faculty at the University of Virginia and UVA’s College at Wise are helping one another make a difference in the lives of Southwest Virginians.
Faculty at UVA and UVA-Wise are empowering one another to make a difference in Southwest Virginia.
UVA and UVA-Wise are finding new ways to engage in university-based economic development in Southwest Virginia. The Appalachian Prosperity Project partnership is advancing health, education, and economic prosperity in the region.