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| Type | Public charter, Private and Public funding |
|---|---|
| Established | 1824 |
| Dean | Christa Acampora |
| Students | 12,000 |
| Location | , 38°2′5.1″N 78°30′22.5″W / 38.034750°N 78.506250°W |
| Campus | University town |
| Website | as |
The University of Virginia College of Arts & Sciences is the largest of the University of Virginia's ten schools. Consisting of both a graduate and an undergraduate program, the College comprises the liberal arts and humanities section of the University.
Edward Ayers was the dean of the College through July 1, 2007, when he was named the ninth President of the University of Richmond; Karen L. Ryan was named Interim Dean after his departure,[1] and Meredith Jung-En Woo became dean on June 1, 2008.[2] The College (as it is called at UVA) offers more than 45 undergraduate majors and more than 24 graduate programs. On July 1, 2014, Ian Baucom began his tenure as the Buckner W. Clay Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences after serving 17 years in Duke University's Department of English.[3] Dean Baucom was a professor of English and directed the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute at Duke.
- ^ Hawkins, Kristin (2007-01-23). "Committee forming to replace Ayers". Cavalier Daily.
- ^ "New Dean: Meredith Jung-En Woo, expert on international political economy, appointed Arts & Sciences dean". A&S Online. 2008-04-24. Archived from the original on 2008-06-01. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- ^ "Ian Baucom Appointed Dean of U.Va.'s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences". 30 April 2014. Retrieved 2015-10-04.