UVA President Names Committee, Co-Chaired by UVA Engineering Dean Jennifer West, to Help Compose University’s Next Strategic Plan
UVA President Scott Beardsley has chartered a committee to assist him in developing a long-term strategic plan for the University. Dean Jennifer West of UVA Engineering will serve as co-chair.
Emerging Engineers Program Gives High School Students Glimpse into Life as an Engineer
High school students tackle real-world problems and explore engineering disciplines through UVA Engineering’s Emerging Engineers program.
For AI to Advance, We Need Better Ways to Harness Imperfect Data. UVA Engineering’s Yu Meng Could Help.
UVA’s Yu Meng wins NSF CAREER Award to help AI learn from messy, incomplete data — for better results in everything from accurate hospital records to scientific discovery.
UVA Engineering Researchers Lead Search for the Next Generation of Powerful Magnet
From cell phones to electric motors, powerful magnets are everywhere. Now, UVA Engineering researchers are searching for a new generation of magnets to power tomorrow’s technology.
Q&A: UVA Biomedical Engineering Professor Evan Scott Explains Discovery That Could Lead to New Glaucoma Treatment
Nanotechnology researcher Evan Scott is part of a team working on a gene therapy-based cure for glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness.
Two UVA Engineering Professors Among UVA Provost’s Newest Class of Shannon Fellows
The Office of the Provost has named professors Haibo Dong, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and Jon Ihlefeld, materials science and engineering, Shannon Mid-Career Fellows.
Engineering Students Put Their UVA-Learned Skills to Work This Summer
Computer engineering major Christine Han applied both technical know-how and communications skills as an NHL intern. Henry Bearden took a systems engineering approach to his pressure washing business.
2026 Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fellows Spend Summer Engineering What’s Next
The 2026 Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fellows are a cohort of UVA Engineering undergraduate researchers advancing bold ideas — from smarter micromobility to cancer cell behavior and more.
Lindsay Schiller Named Director of UVA Engineering's Center for Engineering Career Development
UVA Engineering welcomes Lindsay Schiller as the director of the Center for Engineering Career Development, bringing experience in student career advising, employer engagement and work-based learning.
UVA Engineering Announces Faculty Appointments for 2026
From cancer therapies and trustworthy AI to energy-efficient electronics and climate resilience, new UVA Engineering faculty are advancing research and teaching across disciplines.