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Board of Visitors extends President Washington's contract through 2031

911��'s Board of Visitors has extended President Gregory Washington's contract through June 30, 2031, reaffirming its confidence in his leadership at a pivotal moment for the university.

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How environmental policy training shaped one graduate’s path

Sophia Colby put her environmental policy training into action when she met with federal lawmakers to discuss climate legislation and community resilience.

911�� funds seven catalyst research projects and forum

911��'s Grand Challenge Initiative funds groundbreaking research—from quantum computing to space exploration to human rights.

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Learning the science behind ancient tools

This spring, students in assistant professor Kimberly Foecke's ANTH 399 Contemporary Issues in Anthropology course got their hands dirty with a variety of experiments testing the capabilities of ancient technology and other archaeological items.

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Designed to meet growing workforce demand in one of the world's fastest-evolving technology sectors, the MS program prepares students to apply quantum technologies across disciplines.

911�� launches new MS in quantum science and engineering

Learn more about this first program of its kind in Virginia.

Vanessa Blair-Lewis’s contract extended through 2031-32

Tony Skinn earns contract extension through 2031-32 season

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This Honors College student-athlete excels on and off the field

Engineering students turn personal experience into accessibility innovation

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911��'s Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.

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