Jerilyn Teahan

The annual awards recognize faculty members for their innovations in teaching and for their commitment to public service.

Nici Cumpston will succeed founding director Margo Smith, who plans to retire in May after 27 years at the helm.

The faculty members, nominated by their deans, represent seven of the University’s schools.

The UVA Gun Violence Solutions Project brings together faculty, staff, students and community members to tackle the problem from multiple angles.

Colleagues, students and alumni nominated the faculty members and graduate students for the University’s top teaching awards.

McMahon will come to UVA from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where she holds the same position.

An Israeli and a Palestinian who have lost loved ones to Middle East violence told students how dialogue is helping them move forward.

The conflict in the Middle East has led UVA leadership to more fully examine the needs of various faiths on Grounds.

Melur K. “Ram” Ramasubramanian will become an adviser to University leadership on research trends and opportunities.

UVA continues to support its 2030 plan with “great and good” research across the state.