Support — Center for Global Health Equity

Since our founding, the Center for Global Health Equity has supported:

850+ UVA students with the CGHE University Scholar Award
8 professors with the Guerrant Global Health Equity Award
800+ students have participated in the annual Global Health Case Competition
500+ medical students have received the CGHE Scholar Award in Medicine
130+ graduate medical trainees have participated in the Global Health Leadership Track
11 University/alumni endowed awards
39 countries engaged with partnerships, including 7 priority partnerships and 1 foundational partnership

Join us in our mission to advance global health for all people.

Endowed Awards

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Transforming the UVA Student Experience

“This experience has re-invigorated my passion for global health work and it is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”

— Shefali Hegde, UVA School of Medicine

“Thanks to CGHE’s values and mentorship, my research experience in Rwanda gave me a profound appreciation for bilateral relationships, the importance of understanding local and historical context, and the ability to research and share knowledge equitably. I learned that research at its best is a form of advocacy—one which works to improve outcomes, inform decisions, and includes all stakeholders in its development.”

— Owen Selden, Echols Scholar, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Human Biology Major (UVA, 2025)

“Being about to travel to Rwanda to conduct global health research has helped me grow into a person I didn't expect before my global health research experience.”

— Dazhanae Houston, Global Public Health Major (UVA, 2024)

“I have discovered how challenging and applicable my work is when it is taken outside of the laboratory setting.”

— Karin Brett, Civil Engineering Major (UVA, 2024)

“Meeting with local doctors, teachers, and caregivers, I learned about the misperceptions many people in Kenya have about children with Autism. But more importantly, I learned about the joy these children bring to their communities and the strong desire their loved ones have to provide greater opportunities for their development, a goal our research study aims to help achieve in the future.”

— Haylee Ressa, CGHE and Sister Bridge Haase Scholar, Neuroscience and English Majors (UVA, 2025)

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To learn more about how your gift can make an impact, contact Carrie Jordan, Director of Developing, International and Global Affairs:

Carrie Jordan

Director of Development, International & Global Affairs

The University of Virginia is preparing new leaders for global excellence, the pacesetters who will serve our complex, international community and address the challenges of our time. UVA is a product of global thinking—our founder was one of the nation’s first international scholars and diplomats. As we prepare true citizens of the world, the University must reflect its founding ideals to expand the world's knowledge and discovery for all humanity. Inspired by this outlook, the University focuses on the comprehensive integration of global perspectives into every aspect of the educational experience. President Ryan and Vice Provost for Global Affairs Ambassador Steve Mull are committed to a globally-engaged university and at least one meaningful international experience for every undergraduate student.Your gifts help UVA achieve its goal to integrate a global education within the curriculum and as a part of every student's experience.