6/15/2022
After 15 years of service Judy Pointer will retire on July 1, 2022. Judy joined the UVA family in 2006, and has been instrumental in building lasting relationships with many…
Join the School of Medicine in Celebrating Juneteenth
6/15/2022
On Monday, June 20, the UVA School of Medicine will close to observe Juneteenth. This is the second year that the University has officially recognized the holiday. And this year,…
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center Juneteenth Celebration
6/14/2022
Beginning Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19, the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center offers a Juneteenth Celebration. Events include honoring of local ancestors, a Juneteenth parade, an emancipation…
Date: Jun 17, 2022 - Jun 19, 2022
Tracy Downs — A Catalyst for Change
6/1/2022
Dr. Downs was interviewed by UVA Health about his background and vision for building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution. Read the full interview.
Amal Abu Libdeh, MD, Appeared in Major News Outlets Meeting with the King of Jordan
5/18/2022
Amal Abu Libdeh, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology, and other Jordanian American physicians were recently extended the great honor to meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan.…
Statement Regarding the Racially Motivated Shooting in Buffalo
5/18/2022
The multiple hate crimes of this past weekend were horrific. The racist attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, NY on Saturday, killing ten people and injuring three others — 11…
Maurice Apprey, PhD, Retires After 42 Years
5/11/2022
Dr. Apprey retires as professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, where he's worked to attract and retain minority students. Read the UVA Today article.
Research Fellow Ethan Assefa Conducted Health Equity Analysis
5/11/2022
“It’s not something I thought I would be doing at this point” proclaims a smiling Ethan Assefa when asked about his upcoming poster presentation at the 2022 Association of Clinical…
