UVA Engagement

If you missed the talk, Race, gender, and the 2024 electorate, you can watch the recording. #MLK https://lnkd.in/e3qpSnPf

From co-running a sustainable energy startup and co-founding a nonprofit for career development in environmental sectors, UVA alumnus Miles Q. Braxton (Col '18) earns a spot on the Forbes 2025 "30 under 30" list.

B. Brian Foster will share his research that documents and interprets culture, folklore, and placemaking practices of Black communities in the rural U.S. South.

What has 200 pieces, a vintage image of the Rotunda, and benefits your favorite cause at UVA? Our new limited-edition puzzle! Grab yours when you give $25+ to any area of the University. www.givecampus.com/9orzuv

🌟 Who says a seven-year-old can’t teach us strategies for achieving both short- and long-term success? In this post, Professor Sarah Memmi shares a recent holiday story that conveys a valuable lesson about pursuing goals and planning for success in 2025. 🎯 https://lnkd.in/eM5kRdSx

"Creative ideas fuel innovation, so it's counterproductive for employees to hold onto them," Lillien M. Ellis, University of Virginia Darden School of Business assistant professor says about workplace idea theft. Read on to learn more about why employees hesitate to share ideas here: https://lnkd.in/eBtek2CR

Reflections on President Carter, from his early days in Plains, Georgia, to his global humanitarian efforts. He promised a new era of honesty in politics, and despite his political challenges, his post-presidency accomplishments continue to inspire. #JimmyCarter #EthicalLeadership #PresidentialHistory #CarterPresidency

Looking for a way to mark the new year? Join us for an insightful discussion on race, gender and the 2024 election, explore the mysteries of the cosmos with UVA Astronomy professor Kelsey Johnson, and find ways to watch UVA basketball with fellow Hoos. Learn more at engagement.virginia.edu

Warm wishes to our UVA community for a wonderful holiday season. From advancing to #4 for Best Public Schools, to reaching 240,000+ Alumni in our global network, you keep UVA great. Thank you for making this year remarkable. Cheers to another great year ahead! 💙 🧡

It was on Christmas Day 1776 that George Washington crossed the Delaware to surprise and defeat German Hessians in New Jersey. Read about the events that not only secured a vital victory but also revitalized hope for American independence. #CrossingTheDelaware #HistoricHolidays https://lnkd.in/e6uhK_qf