Smith will focus on solutions to local media challenges as first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism.

Sherrie Rollins Westin leads transformative efforts to serve vulnerable children around the world and is a champion of investing in early childhood development.

Brad Carson, a native Oklahoman who represented the state’s 2nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives, taught courses related to national security and public sector innovation at UVA.

Solomon brings a wealth of experience in government, academia and the private sector. He will assume his new duties Sept. 1.

A $10 million gift from Jane Batten, matched by UVA’s Bicentennial Scholars Fund, will create a fund to support graduate students in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy’s Master of Public Policy Program.