Dr. Anne Rotich, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of African American and African Studies, informs us about her J-term course, Swahili Cultures Then and Now, which takes the students across the globe to Kenya. Dr. Rotich discusses the new knowledge and informational experiences students gain from traveling around Kenya, and how she provides opportunities for cultural immersion. She also analyzes the benefits of studying abroad and how students can most insightfully learn about other cultures.
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Dr. King’s legacy reflected in 2026 MLK Day celebrations
By Anniston Li | February 8, 2026Listen as Carolyn Dillard, Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses how the Center planned the 2026 MLK Day events and the role of MLK Day programming in Charlottesville and on Grounds.
Where music meets community — inside WXTJ at U.Va.
By Summer Hoffman | February 1, 2026Listen as the co-event director at WXTJ dives into music culture on Grounds.
They speak for the trees: The Lorax Society at U.Va.
By Carolina Turner | January 25, 2026Listen as the newly-elected president of the Lorax Society explains the organization’s initiatives, outreach and collaboration with other sustainability-focused CIOs on Grounds.
