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Study finds empowered students succeed

University researchers suggest increasing student autonomy improves classroom engagement, academic learning potential

A study released last week by the University's Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education at the Education School found giving students autonomy increases their level of engagement.

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TEDxUVA is an entirely student-run organization, hosting TED-style events under official TEDx licensing. Reeya Verma, former president and fourth-year College student, describes her experience leading the organization when its ability to host TEDx events was challenged, working to regain official TEDx licensure and the True North conference, which prominently featured University alumni.