Mission & Vision
UVA Engineering has a strong, benefit-first approach to research and education.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make the world a better place by creating and disseminating knowledge and by preparing engineering leaders to solve global challenges.
Our Vision
We will be a leader among engineering schools in seizing opportunities to benefit humanity through bold research and world-class education.
Our Core Values
We will achieve our mission and vision while abiding by our core values, which are:
- Societal Impact - Passion for making a positive impact on the world
- Educating Engineering Leaders - Dedication to imbuing students with technical and professional knowledge that is applied with integrity and wisdom, so they are fully prepared to be the leaders of the future
- Innovation - Determination to innovate, create knowledge and lead in teaching and research while abiding by the highest standards of ethics
- Excellence Through Diversity - Commitment to diversity, which we define as excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences
- Collegiality - Marked by collaboration, teamwork and support for each other’s success