A Virginia business leader and philanthropist, who credits his UVA education with his success, has given a major gift to the University.

On-field recognition during baseball games helps the University thank and support students who have served.

The matching funds have enhanced access to UVA for students and helped attract and retain top faculty.

UVA will match Couric’s $1 million gift for a total investment of $2 million.

UVA is a partner in a program that provides assistance to local communities that are seeking ways to exist more sustainably in a changing environment.

The total includes a $15 million endowment to support the Karsh Institute of Democracy and a $2.6 million fund supporting the Center for Civil War History.

Robert Ruff’s previous support of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and his backing for the subsequent programming for that space was a precursor to his current gift.

A gift from alumnus Terry Daniels, matched by UVA, will create the “UVA Within Reach Blue Ridge Scholarship” to support out-of-state students from middle-income families.

The $5 million gift, from alumni Donna and Richard Tadler, will be matched with $5 million from the University’s Bicentennial Professorship Fund to support a distinguished scholar in the field of entrepreneurship.

The lead gift from Tessa Ader will transform the arts at UVA by providing a home for concerts, dance, theater and interdisciplinary art forms.