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Education
As one of the nation’s top public universities, the University of Virginia champions the power of education at all levels throughout the state.
The University of Virginia advances economic prosperity through high-impact engagement with companies, communities, localities, non-profits, and education partners. As we begin our third century, we reaffirm our commitment to service to the Commonwealth. Explore our strategy for amplifying economic impact across Virginia.
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Industry Cluster DevelopmentIndustry 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 existing and emerging regional industry clusters.
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Throughout Virginia, UVA supports career development and guidance for traditionally under-represented high school students, guiding them to consider their vocations and higher education.
Focusing on autonomous systems, smart cities, and smart health, UVA's Link Lab pursues tech and engineering solutions and applies them to real-world problems.
UVA works with PVCC and local Charlottesville/Albemarle schools to establish the first U.S. Laboratory School for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.
Benefiting patients in Virginia and beyond, UVA advances research that personalizes medicine.
IMPACT
Measuring ImpactThe University of Virginia is committed to a tradition of service as a leading generator of economic and employment activity throughout the Commonwealth.
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Key InitiativesThe University of Virginia promotes economic prosperity through a broad array of programs, services and activities.
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