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Before the 27 wins, the top-10 national ranking and the sellout crowds at John Paul Jones Arena, before any of the 2025-26 roster had played a single minute together in a Virginia uniform, Coach Ryan Odom handed each of his players a book.
From everlasting study nights in Shannon Library to weekend work schedules and everything in between, Grounds has a way of grinding down even the strongest-willed students. To help students take a step back from assignments and ease anxiety, both Student Health and Wellness and the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center have enlisted new members of their teams — therapy dogs.
For over 20 years, Media Studies Lecturer Matthew Marshall has carved out a specific niche for himself in the Charlottesville film community. Equally adept at composing classical music as he is passionate about silent films, Marshall has melded these talents into a career — composing and performing live classic scores in the background of silent films at various theaters and institutions across Albemarle County.
Graduate guard Dallin Hall walked slowly towards the end of the bench, a bit of a grin on his face after fouling out.
Following a Friday night victory over Ohio State three weeks ago, the players and coaches of Virginia softball stood together, as is tradition, for a rendition of the Good Ol’ Song. In a weekend full of delays and cancellations from frequent rain, the most unexpected downpour did not come from the sky. As the song wound down, senior infielder Jade Hylton had a surprise for Coach Joanna Hardin.
The “We Dream of Life” installation on view in the University’s Ruffin Gallery transforms the entire space into an ethereal realm exploring divinity and the interconnectedness of life. Showcased from Jan. 30 through March. 20, the 56-foot-long textile project by California-based artist iris yirei hu and New Mexico-based artist Paula Wilson reflects the depth of their friendship and redefines the typical gallery setup, both in scale of the piece and in the collaborative process itself.
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Sharel Cassity, associate music professor and the University’s director of jazz performance, is no stranger to the spotlight, frequently gracing the stage as a saxophonist and jazz musician. Throughout her career, Cassity honed her craft in the music scenes of New York and Chicago, working alongside Grammy-winning artists such as Aretha Franklin and even appearing on television shows such as Good Morning America. Last Fall, she added another role to her distinguished artistic career, stepping into academia as a professor at the University — a role that places her at the forefront of change in music education.
Philip E. Bourne served as the first Stephenson Dean of the School of Data Science from SDS’s founding in 2019 until his passing Sunday. Prior, Bourne had arrived in Charlottesville in 2017 to lead the then-Data Science Institute, before the University became the first university nationally to establish a stand-alone school dedicated to data science.
The start of No. 1 Virginia’s spring golf season has been nothing short of spectacular, with the Cavaliers capturing two victories in their first two tournaments since winter’s intermission came to a close.
With the women’s team working to maintain a five-year championship streak at the College Club Swimming National Championships, Club Swim at U.Va. hosts a thriving team at the University consisting of hundreds of members. Colin Sartori, Club Swim president and third-year engineering student, discusses the history, events and upcoming competitions for the organization, including the the College Club Swimming National Championships in April.
Coming fresh off of nationwide recognition upon their ascent to the No. 14 position in the most recent D1Baseball rankings and a visiting series win against an elite North Carolina team, Virginia returned to Charlottesville with eyes set on defending their new standing.
Facing off against 14 opponents at the Florida Gators Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course March 6-8, Virginia women’s golf rebounded after a disappointing outing in Melbourne, Fla., at the Moon Golf Invitational — highlighting promise and composure in Gainesville, Fla. Unable to match No. 7 Florida’s dominant performance on its home course at 20-under par, the Cavaliers cruised to a second-place finish.
Two days off evidently had Virginia well-rested after two extra-inning affairs last weekend — the Cavaliers (23-2, 2-1 ACC) shutout Hampton in their return to Palmer Park, winning 10-0 in five innings. All 10 runs came in the first inning, an offensive explosion reminiscent of their 20-run drubbing of Delaware State earlier this season.
At the annual Valentine’s Dance last month, University students and adults alike gathered to play games, enjoy snacks, make crafts and hit the dance floor in style. For many participants, this dance is among the favorites of the many events run by Best Buddies, an international organization working to build meaningful relationships and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — often referred to as IDD.
Housing and Residence Life selected third-year Engineering student Aali Siddiqui and third-year College student Leela Trujillo to serve as co-chairs of the Resident Staff Program Feb. 23. The decision came after HRL reopened its co-chair application cycle Feb. 9 and closed it Feb. 16 after receiving only two applicants during the initial round open December through January, a notably smaller pool than in previous years.
University admissions statistics after the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to ban affirmative action align with national trends that demonstrate a decrease in offer rates most drastically for Black students, followed by Hispanic students, at top universities. While the University's overall acceptance rate has decreased since 2023, the magnitude of the declining offer rate differs by race.
Victoria Harker was appointed to the Board of Visitors Jan. 17 by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) and elected to serve as vice rector in a special meeting of the Board Feb. 20. Harker is a Class of 1986 alumna and a former Board member — former Gov. Robert McDonnell (R) appointed Harker to the Board in 2012. During her four-year term, she chaired the Board’s Finance Committee and was a member of the Executive Committee, the Academic Affairs Committee and the Health System Board.
Fourth-year College student Clay Dickerson served as Student Council’s president for the 79th term, and throughout the year, led the student body through key changes in University administration — four different University presidents and a reshaping of the Board of Visitors. Further, his term was also centered around increasing accessibility for students through initiatives such as the Cavalier Career Closet to provide free business attire to students.