Community Research

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Members of the Charlottesville community are invited to attend a meeting on economic mobility and opportunity in the city. The city is teaming up with the University of Virginia (UVA) Center for Community Partnerships to hold a community…

The City of Charlottesville, in partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Community Partnerships, will host a community dialogue focused on economic mobility and opportunity in Charlottesville on Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Carver Recreation Center (233…

Researchers across disciplines are moving towards embracing community-engaged scholarship. This article presents three key tenets that help define the principles of community-engaged scholarship: 1) practicing humility, 2) pursuing mutual benefit, and 3) building authentic…

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…

Researchers at the University of Virginia’s Center for Community Partnerships have released The State of Gun Violence in Charlottesville & Albemarle. This data-driven report combines local statistics with community perspectives to illuminate the complex realities of gun violence…

In 2023, the Center was awarded an Institutional Challenge Grant to develop a research-practice partnership (RPP) with Albemarle County Public Schools, aiming to reduce barriers to college and career readiness for youth of color and youth from low-income backgrounds in the local…