At the meeting, residents and University students packed the chamber, calling on the Council to amend the zoning code to further incentivize affordable housing and limit private luxury apartments marketed to students to certain sections of the City.
Johnson told The Cavalier Daily that the structures are imposing, encroaching into Westhaven and gentrifying the 10th & Page neighborhood — changing its character such that wealthier residents are attracted to the area, increasing the cost of living and forcing working-class residents to move.
The School of Nursing is changing its curriculum beginning this August, according to Sara Hallowell, associate dean of undergraduate nursing programs.
The meeting marked the last of the 184th term where Thomas Ackleson, former Committee chair and fourth-year Engineering student, introduced the newly-elected representatives and Executive Committee members for the upcoming term.
During public comment, fourth-year Engineering student Alexander Church spoke out against the proposal, noting the University's budget should be limited to mitigate the need to increase tuition.
The new constitution also aims to clarify the responsibilities of Council members’ roles.
During his term as chair, the Committee adjudicated a total of 105 cases this term — up from 78 cases last year.
Easters 1978 consisted of “Naked Marauders" streaking the lawn, a McCormick Road block party, mud slides and more.
During her term, 31 cases were adjudicated, and she also worked to establish the policies and projects subcommittee and engage alumni.
April’s ballot question asks voters whether they support amending the Commonwealth’s Constitution to temporarily bypass the independent Virginia Redistricting Commission.
The Board of Visitors’ March 7, 2025 resolution dissolving the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Partnerships and directing a broader compliance review of University programs remains in place and continues to guide the University’s DEI policies.
The meeting marked the start of the 71st term of the UJC, in which Allison McVey, former UJC chair and fourth-year College student, passed her role as chair to Zach Davidson, former vice chair for first years and third-year College student.
The University Board of Elections voted in a 2-1 decision to uphold the Spring 2026 Student Council Presidential election results Wednesday, affirming third-year Commerce student Michael Mitchell as the winner of the presidential race.
Internal elections to select the new chair and vice chairs took place during the Honor Committee’s annual Graves Mountain Lodge retreat March 27-29.
Ryan will deliver the commencement address at John Paul Jones Arena May 15 as part of Valedictory Exercises.
University President Scott Beardsley did not know as a college student that he would become president of the University — he said he “never envisioned” it, but then again, he said he never envisioned marrying a French woman or moving to Belgium, either.
These articles show how students have used satire to comment on life at the University and relate as a community through comedy.
The Mark is a proposed, seven-story apartment complex under construction in the historically-Black neighborhood of Fifeville which will be marketed towards students.
The Office for Sustainability plans to celebrate Earth Month through partnering with Contracted Independent Organizations and community partners to bring the Charlottesville community together in support of its sustainability goals.
Charlottesville’s protests were among 26 demonstrations that took place in the Commonwealth Saturday and more than 3,300 that took place worldwide.
