The last 12 months at the Commerce School have been shaped by incredible accomplishments, exciting advancements, and some devastating losses. In every case, the McIntire community has been there: uniting to recognize McIntire’s great achievements and support its members through tough times.
Throughout 2022, UVA Today shared a selection of stories from our incredible students, fearless faculty, and dedicated alumni. Year in and year out, our University publication partner has joined us in revealing how our students have followed their passions to break boundaries and help others; how our faculty continues to explore vital topics and dedicate themselves to impactful research that betters society while remaining committed to the success of Comm students in many ways; and how our alumni have endeavored to strengthen the School and advance its mission to use Commerce to create opportunity through positive change.
The stories below illustrate that as McIntire grows its physical footprint on Grounds through its Expansion Project, it is forging groundbreaking collaborations with schools across the University and supporting the efforts of Commerce community members serving as difference-makers across the globe.
Outstanding Students Making Positive Strides
Commerce student Sanjeev Kumar’s project has installed memorial benches around Grounds, including this one outside Robertson Hall dedicated to Charlotte Scott, a Professor of Commerce and Education.
- Their Families Are in the Midst of War; How These Ukrainian Students Are Coping (Andriy Shalkivskiy, McIntire ’24)
- ‘Look for the Helpers’: Medical Fellow, Undergraduate Students Assisting Ukraine (Tiffany Zhang, McIntire ’23)
- McIntire Student Ambassadors Love Easing the Concerns of Their Peers (Tara Vasanth, Will Littlejohn, McIntire ’23)
- UVA Program to Clear Pathways to Public Service for Students (Seirrah Kors, McIntire ’23)
- Student Turns Dream of Memorial Benches into Concrete Reality (Sanjeev Kumar, McIntire ’23)
- Leaders in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Earn UVA Awards (Sanjeev Kumar)
- Scholar-Athlete Environmentalist Wins UVA’s Crowley Prize (Alex Burtnett [A&S ’23], Leadership Minor)
Intrepid Faculty Findings and Awards
As Faculty Athletics Representative, Commerce Professor Carrie Heilman works closely with the Athletics Department’s academic support and compliance programs, and with student-athletes. (Photo by Dan Addison, University Communications)
- UVA Awards Outstanding Teachers, Citing Empathy, Technology and Collaboration (Andrea Alston Roberts)
- UVA Honors Faculty for Their Research and Scholarship (Brent Kitchens, Steven Johnson, Peter Gray)
- Groups Honor UVA Faculty Members, Student for Outstanding Contributions (Stefano Grazioli)
- What Does the Faculty Athletics Representative Do? (Carrie Heilman)
- Eyes in the Sky: Satellite Imagery Being Put to Good Use by This Alum’s Startup (Brendan Richardson)
- Q&A: What’s Up with the Stock Market, and Will My 401(k) Be Ok? (Mike Gallmeyer)
- Bummer! You’re Not More Creative on Pot, Research Shows—You Just Think You Are (Yu Tse Heng)
- Christmas Wreaths on Labor Day: Why Do Companies Push Seasonal Items So Early? (Jeffrey Boichuk)
- Stay Vigilant: How Americans Can Protect Themselves against Russian Cyberattacks (Ryan Wright)
- What Makes for a Successful UVA Student? Veteran Professor Weighs in as Classes Begin (Sherri Moore)
- High Bids, High Rates and a Cause for Tears? What to Make of Chaotic Housing Market (Drew Sanderford, Sanket Korgaonkar)
- What’s Your Favorite Ad of All-Time? We Asked Darden, McIntire Professors for Theirs (James Burroughs, Cynthia Fraser)
Alumni Making Strides with Commerce
Tom Baltimore serves as Chair, President, and CEO of Park Hotels & Resorts. (Photo by Dan Addison, University Communications)
- From Cleats to Pleats: How This Soccer-Playing Student Navigated School-Life Balance (Lauren Hinton, McIntire ’22)
- Class of 2022: Luis Jerez Has Learned, and Led, by Example (Luis Jerez, McIntire ’22)
- Pumping Iron! UVA Barbell Club Breaks Records, Makes History at National Event (Rose Huang, McIntire ’22)
- Doing Their Diligence: Students Help Angel Investor Decide on Start-Up Companies (Sambriddi Pandey, McIntire ’22)
- Tom Baltimore: An Alum’s Journey from Humble Beginnings to Corporate CEO (Tom Baltimore, McIntire ’85, Darden ’91)
- Hoo-rizons: Alumna Aims for Families to Live ‘happyly’ Ever After, Via Wellness App (Caitlin Iseler, M.S. in MIT ’16)
- UVA Ties Run Deep for These Filmmakers (Jamie Sisley, McIntire ’05)
- Alumnus Commits $10 Million to Support DEI Initiatives at the University of Virginia (Robert Ruff, McIntire ’81)
- Alumni Association Launches ‘Living Honor’ Project (Kennon Poteat, McIntire ’01)
Significant School-Wide Statements
Julian Robertson addresses the crowd during the 2008 dedication of Rouss & Robertson Halls as the home of the McIntire School of Commerce. (Photo by Jane Haley, University Communications)
