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Biomedical Engineer Evan Scott Appointed to Direct UVA nanoSTAR
Evan A. Scott, Ph.D., comes to UVA from Northwestern University, where he has conducted groundbreaking research into the use of tiny nanostructures to battle heart disease, cancer, glaucoma and more.
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UVA Bioengineer Finds in Cellular Glue New Answers About Heart Attacks, Strokes
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Biomedical Engineering Alumni and AgroSpheres Co-Founders Share Lessons in Ag Biotech
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Read More Winning Advice: These 6 Engineering Advisers Gave the Year’s Best
If you’re ever in need of advice, you can count on the winners of this year’s Undergraduate Advising Excellence awards.

Hoos Standing Out: These 2024 Ph.D. Graduates Made Their Marks in Research and Beyond
Five exemplary graduating Ph.D. students were honored for their professional accomplishments and contributions to the UVA and scientific communities in their fields.

Photo Gallery: Final Exercises 2024
Clad in caps and gowns, the Class of 2024 reflected on their college years surrounded by cheering family and friends.

Hoo Made an Impact: Meet 4 of UVA’s Outstanding Class of ’24 Engineers
Help us congratulate these undergraduate students who were recognized for their outstanding contributions as part of the class of 2024.

AI Research at UVA Engineering

Biomedical, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Members Win Annual Teaching Award
Brian Helmke and Natasha Smith were recognized as outstanding and inspiring educators with The Jefferson Scholars Foundation’s Hartfield Excellence in Teaching Award.

UVA Engineering Shines With Top University Awards
Three faculty, Brian Helmke, Natasha Smith and Garrick Louis, and graduate student Zackary Landsman were named among UVA’s best for teaching and public service.

What Does Black Excellence Look Like?
The UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science welcomed a distinguished group of Black engineers back to Grounds for a panel discussion on excellence.