Gertler, who will begin her appointment July 1, will serve as a second-in-command to the provost and provide leadership and oversight of academic programs, curriculum and compliance.
The gift will be matched by 鶹ƽ Bicentennial Professors Fund, for a total investment of $20 million in the two inaugural University Professorships.
Amid a national conversation about resilience and burnout in health fields, three UVA nurses created “resiliency toolkits” to be easily accessible in hospital units.
At the Olympic Trials in Omaha, five swimmers with ties to the UVA program made the U.S. Olympic team.
The UVA baseball team didn’t get the outcome it wanted Tuesday night, but they’ve already proven their ability to bounce back. The Hoos have another chance Thursday night in Omaha.
In addition, five UVA Children’s specialties are ranked among the top 50 nationally in their fields.
Faculty and staff must either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by the start of the fall semester or agree to weekly prevalence testing.
UVA defeated Dallas Baptist University, 5-2, on Monday to advance to its fifth College World Series – and first since winning the NCAA title in 2015.