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KEEN · NCI Designation

Two national marks of standing.

Overview

Engineering joined the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) in July 2026, bringing entrepreneurial-mindset curriculum. The UVA Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center — one of 58 nationally.

  • KEEN membership, July 2026
  • NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center — 1 of 58

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Engineering · July 2026
UVA Engineering joins the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network

KEEN membership brings entrepreneurial-mindset curriculum into the School of Engineering & Applied Science.

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