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(12/08/25 3:56pm)
The Board of Visitors’ Academic and Student Life Committee convened Thursday afternoon to hear updates from Brie Gertler, interim executive vice president and provost, and the Partnership for Leaders in Education program. They also heard a presentation on student experiences at the University and voted on the discontinuation of two degree programs and the approval of two new graduate programs.
(12/08/25 4:01pm)
The Advancement Committee of the University’s Board of Visitors met Thursday to hear a presentation on the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences — which doubled its endowment in just two years — by Dean Christa Davis Acampora. The Committee also heard a brief report on initiatives tied to the “Honor the Future” campaign and fundraising progress nearly halfway through the fiscal year.
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The Board of Visitors’ Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee announced Friday that the University received an unmodified, or “clean” audit opinion for fiscal year 2025, formally closing out a three-year process to resolve a material weakness in the University’s financial reporting.
(12/12/25 1:00pm)
The first four episodes of the long awaited fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” were released Nov. 26. Volume 2, which will be three episodes, comes to Netflix Christmas Day and the final episode will be released on New Year’s Eve. Since the fourth season was released in 2022, viewers have been waiting to see the final “chapters” come into fruition, and this introduction into the farewell season did not disappoint.
(12/09/25 2:47am)
During the Board of Visitors’ Committee on the College at Wise meeting Friday, the Board heard a presentation from Chancellor of Wise Donna Henry regarding current enrollment statistics and how the school’s tuition compares to other public institutions in the state of Virginia. The committee additionally approved two new master's programs for the College at Wise.
(12/08/25 1:46am)
The Cavaliers kicked off the indoor track season with a pair of meets this week — the Boston University Sharon-Colyear Danville Opener and the Liberty Kick-Off. The majority of the team stayed in Virginia, but a small contingent of distance runners traveled up north to Boston. This meet has become particularly known for its distance competition — last year the men’s NCAA 3k record fell, and this year the NCAA and collegiate women’s 5k record was smashed.
(12/07/25 11:42pm)
If there is one thing the Cavaliers have relied on all season, it is their ability to bounce back after a tough loss. After suffering at the hands of a potent Vanderbilt offense in the ACC/SEC challenge, Virginia (7-3, 1-0 ACC) did not skip a beat in Chestnut Hill, Mass., versus Boston College. Almost exactly one year ago, the Cavaliers shot a ghastly 2-for-23 from three-point range against the Eagles (4-8, 0-1 ACC), losing by 15 to extend a four-game losing streak.
(12/08/25 1:00pm)
This week’s From the Archives focuses on the Christmas charity and cheer spread around Grounds in the week leading up to winter break. From time honored traditions of Lighting of the Lawn to service organizations providing gifts and food to low-income households, University students have kept the true message of the holiday season alive — giving and joy. Together, the celebrations of the holidays and charitable endeavors of students highlight the enthusiastic and service-driven minds of the University, making the holidays a memorable time for all. 1950sDec. 9, 1952“Christmas Drive Begins In Classes Tomorrow”The Cavalier Christmas Fund Drive, or “Operation Goodwill,” aims to raise over $2,000 for the annual Christmas Party for the underserved community. Students visited morning classes to solicit their peers to donate for their cause with the goal of bringing “comfort, aid and happiness,” for local children and their families. 1960sDec. 13, 1963“Santa’s Coming: Spirited Christmas Parties Planned” By John FletcherWalking near Rugby Road, the Christmas lights and festive activities at fraternity houses remind many students of the excitement of the holidays. In 1963, fraternity houses celebrated Christmas by exchanging gifts, attending date formals, dressing up as Santa Clause and fraternizing with surrounding houses to spread Christmas cheer. The fraternities poured extensive time and effort into wrapping presents, raising money and practicing their Santa voices. 1970sDec. 9, 1975“Yuletide spirits: another perspective”By Jim ReagenPhoto by Beth EngelmennThe holiday season is a time of joy for most University students, yet for some members of the Charlottesville community it can be difficult to maintain the same jolly spirit. Many lower income families struggle to provide a magical holiday experience for their children, but several organizations on Grounds provide services to help alleviate the stressors of the season, such as Madison House’s family sponsorship program and fraternity Christmas parties where members dressed as Santa Claus gift presents to local children. Madison House president urges students to keep this spirit of giving year-round. 1980sDec. 9, 1986“Holiday ideas explored”By Debbie MoganWith finals approaching and winter break nearing, it is easy to ignore the hidden celebrations and festive activities across Grounds. Writer Debbie Mogan discusses the holiday discounts, activities and enthusiasm throughout the University, encouraging students to squeeze in as many cheerful experiences as possible. 1990sDec. 11, 1997“Secret society sends University students on mysterious mission”By Emily HeilArt by Faten KanaanIn the spirit of giving and secrecy, the 7 Society left notes for several students’ doors in the middle of the night instructing them to go to the nearest Toys R’ Us. In the seventh aisle the seven selected students found a gift certificate for purchasing gifts for under-resourced Charlottesville children. Their final instruction directed them to bring their haul of presents worth $377.77 to a toy drive at Room 26 East Lawn run by Seth Mitcho and involving several different organizations on Grounds.
(12/07/25 9:43pm)
The Board of Visitors’ Health System Board heard a financial report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, from Stephanie Schnittger, U.Va. Health chief financial officer, during their meeting Thursday. The Board additionally heard a presentation from Jonathan Lindner, professor of medicine and University vice-chief for research for the cardiovascular division regarding current cardiovascular research studies.
(12/07/25 9:45pm)
The Center for Politics welcomed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Thursday evening for a sold-out conversation at the Culbreth Theatre, moderated by Robert Costa, CBS News correspondent and scholar at the Center for Politics. The event — with over 520 attendees — centered on Sanders’ book, “Fight Oligarchy,” on wealth inequality, artificial intelligence and the state of democracy.
(12/07/25 6:23am)
Live by it, die by it, overtime arrives all the same — but this time was heartbreak for Virginia.
(12/06/25 6:40pm)
As the sun rose over Charlottesville Thursday morning, hundreds of students and community members gathered by the Rotunda steps ready to embark on a 2.1-mile Run with Jim. This was the first run since the Run for Jim which occurred days after former University President Jim Ryan’s forced resignation June 27. According to the organizers of the event, Thursday’s Run acted as an end of semester celebration.
(12/06/25 11:31pm)
Coach Ryan Odom has been in Charlotte, N.C.’s Spectrum Center before — most notably as the author of UMBC’s infamous March basketball upset over Virginia back in 2018.
(12/06/25 6:15pm)
The Board of Visitors Buildings and Grounds Committee met Thursday to approve an addition to the Major Capital Plan — the Steele Wing Renovation in the West Complex following interior flooding in April. The Committee also heard about historical preservation efforts on Grounds.
(12/05/25 3:01pm)
Facing its first ranked opponent of the season, Virginia traveled to No. 15 Vanderbilt for the ACC/SEC Challenge Wednesday. Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton’s bunch fought admirably — only trailing by four points at halftime — but the Cavaliers (6-3, 0-0 ACC) struggled to avoid fouls. Virginia fell 81-68.
(12/06/25 3:55am)
Just over three weeks ago, No. 17 Virginia took a successful trip down to North Carolina for a must-win contest against Duke. Saturday, the Cavaliers (10-2, 7-1 ACC) are trying to run it back to complete a sweep of the Blue Devils (7-5, 6-2 ACC), except this time, their destination is Charlotte, rather than Durham.
(12/05/25 4:34pm)
The University Board of Visitors will convene at Boar’s Head Resort for all of its December meetings, instead of traditionally having the majority of meetings on Grounds in the Rotunda. The venue change — which is now about a 10 minute drive from Central Grounds — has sparked concern from a legal expert about accessibility and full compliance with Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act.
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The ACC announced Thursday that Coach Tony Elliott won the ACC Coach of the Year Award, following a regular season in which the team won 10 games for the second time in program history.
