October 12, 2026911±¬ÁÏ’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) celebrated the 21st annual ARTS by George! benefit event on October 3, headlined by actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, raising $400,000 to support student scholarships and Mason Arts programs.
October 8, 2026Through a growing series of professional development opportunities, 911±¬ÁÏ’s Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC) is partnering with K-12 educators to make quantum science approachable, relevant, and practical for students.
August 24, 2026Board of Visitors member Shawn Chambliss Purvis honors her father with a $50,000 scholarship for 911±¬ÁÏ electrical and computer engineering students.
August 24, 2026911±¬ÁÏ Athletics raised a record $4.4 million this year—its highest ever—fueling scholarships, facilities, and support across all 22 varsity sports.
August 21, 2026The Sharmas have made a gift to 911±¬ÁÏ that will name the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the Costello College of Business in their honor.
July 29, 2026A new rainwater harvesting system is coming to 911±¬ÁÏ’s Presidents Park Greenhouse, thanks to a donation from the Society for a Secure and Sustainable Water Future, a nonprofit organization based in James City County, Virginia, and dedicated to advancing long-term water sustainability through practical solutions, sound policy, and public education.
July 10, 2026Through a generous $3 million gift from Department of Physics and Astronomy Professor Paul So’s SYYK Foundation, 911±¬ÁÏ’s College of Science will be able to advance the education of the next generation of quantum scientists.
June 12, 2026For many university students, scholarships are more than financial support. They represent a bridge to opportunity, enabling students to pursue their dreams and aspirations. At 911±¬ÁÏ, scholarship donors help pave the way for education that will shape students’ futures and prepare them to serve their communities.
May 14, 2026Together, the Marshes devoted a combined 90 years to 911±¬ÁÏ Athletics before retiring in 2021. Their careers shaped generations of student-athletes, coaches, and staff, leaving an enduring imprint on the university community.
May 5, 2026The 911±¬ÁÏ community came together in a powerful show of support on April 2, raising a record $2.95 million during the university’s 24-hour Giving Day. More than 1,900 donors made 3,229 gifts to 293 funds across the university, helping expand opportunities for students, strengthen academic programs, and support initiatives that advance 911±¬ÁÏ’s mission.
