William Cocke

The gift is a continuation of Tim and Jennifer Smith’s decades-long generosity to the University.

The campaign, launched in October 2019, far exceeded its original $5 billion fundraising goal.

Nearly half of all living UVA alumni have made gifts to the campaign, which launched in 2019.

John L. Nau’s contribution – paired with a $10 million University match – will enhance the College’s ability to recruit and retain top graduate students.

The gift builds on previous generosity that is poised to make UVA a national leader in data science.

The couple’s gift will help School of Data Science graduates leave the University debt-free.

The family of two of the most generous UVA benefactors has committed to support University athletics and research into Alzheimer’s and related diseases.

Alumni, parents and philanthropists helped UVA achieve an ambitious fundraising goal more than a year early.

The gift bolsters UVA’s standing as one of only two public universities offering need-blind admissions and committing to meet 100% of students’ demonstrated financial needs.

A Virginia business leader and philanthropist, who credits his UVA education with his success, has given a major gift to the University.