With Election Day looming overhead, students are faced with questions about how and why this election, and their vote, matters. Ella Nelsen and Blake Boudreaux, presidents of University Democrats and College Republicans, respectively, and fourth-year College students, delve into the changes that student advocacy and political involvement are facing this election season.
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Taking a closer look at U.Va. Recreation’s pursuit of digital connection through social media
By Anniston Li | August 30, 2026U.Va. Recreation’s Instagram is more than just a social media page–it’s a platform that works to keep students connected with recreation through relatable videos and real stories.
Inside the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA — a community where every animal thrives
By Carolina Turner | August 16, 2026Listen as the current Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA executive director describes the local nonprofit’s services, philosophies and ongoing initiatives to support animal welfare.
Students respond in crisis — inside U.Va.’s student-run emergency medical service
By Hareem Mubashar | July 28, 2026Listen as Dr. William Brady, professor of emergency medicine and co-founder of U.Va. EMS, discusses the creation of the University's new student-run Emergency Medical Service, its role in improving emergency response and what students can expect as the program grows.
