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Professor Jennings was one of several UVA faculty members, including others from the School of Education and Human Development, recognized for advancing science and understanding.

Of the eight UVA scholars included on the list, six climbed in this year’s rankings of university-based faculty members who most influenced educational practice and policy.

The award is given annually for original, outstanding work that contributes to knowledge and understanding of how to best prepare and support educational leaders.

The Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award is the highest individual employee honor given by the University.

Professor Deutsch was recognized for her decades-long work as a citizen and scholar to improve the lives of adolescents.

New fellowship program recognizes fifteen ‘rising star’ faculty members, including Rachel Wahl, an associate professor at the UVA School of Education and Human Development.

Frackson Mumba, an expert in engineering design-integrated science education, will spend 10 months researching and teaching at Copperbelt University in Kitwe, Zambia.

In the annual rankings, UVA EHD is No. 16 among graduate schools of education in the U.S. All nine individual programs included in the rankings also landed in the top 20.

The annual teaching awards, which highlight some of the many distinguished faculty members who make UVA special, recognized Melissa Levy and Chris Chang-Bacon.

Senior Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development Catherine Bradshaw will speak about the need to invest in school programs that promote healthy social, behavioral, and emotional development.