News and Reports

Photo of the Rotunda with a side panel that reads "Carnegie Foundation Recognizes UVA for Distinction in Community Engagement"
27
Feb
news | February 27–2, 2026

University of Virginia Earns Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

February 27–2, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The University of Virginia has been awarded the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national recognition of institutions that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to deep, reciprocal partnerships with their local, regional, national and global…
academic-outreach.provost.virginia.edu
27
Feb

Recent Stories

Local school attendance map of the Charlottesville region.
News | Feb 25, 2026

Understanding Our Schools: A Closer Look at Local School Demographics

Feb 25, 2026
At the Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Virginia (UVA), we believe that strong communities are built on shared knowledge, action-oriented research, and data-rich advocacy. We’re excited to share the latest update to our Local School Demographics resource, a…
NNERP 2025 yearbook cover
22
Dec
news | December 22–14, 2026

NNERPP 2025 Yearbook

December 22–14, 2026
The Center for Community Partnerships at UVA is a proud member of the National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships (NNERPP) at Rice University. Click to read our feature in the network's annual yearbook, which includes stories of impact from Research-Practice…
nnerpp.rice.edu
22
Dec
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20
Nov
news | November 20–25, 2025

Charlottesville community leaders host safety dialogue

November 20–25, 2025
Community leaders invited the community to speak their minds and have a real conversation about safety on at Charlottesville High School.
www.29news.com
20
Nov
Barbara Brown Wilson headshot
14
Nov
news | November 14–17, 2025

UVA urban planning expert to highlight community-oriented design

November 14–17, 2025
The co-founder of the University of Virginia’s Center for Community Partnerships will deliver the 2025 Morton B. Gulak Lecture in Urban and Regional Planning at Virginia Commonwealth University on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
news.vcu.edu
14
Nov
Charlottesville City Schools Logo
29
Oct
news | October 29–17, 2025

Dr. Sherica Jones-Lewis Named Director of Community Schools for Charlottesville

October 29–17, 2025
As part of a state grant, she’ll work to strengthen our partnerships with community organizations, families, and students. Dr. Jones-Lewis brings a wealth of experience in education, strategic planning, and community engagement. This position is made possible through a…
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29
Oct
Liam Meador holding a first place certificate
28
Oct
news | Oct 28, 2025

WAHS student wins UVA “Voices of Democracy” writing contest

Oct 28, 2025
Western Albemarle sophomore William "Liam" Meador's poem, "Beyond the Screen," took first place in the 2025 Voices of Democracy Student Writing Contest hosted by UVA's Center for Community Partnerships.
cvillerightnow.com
28
Oct