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While many University students are spending their spring breaks escaping the bitter cold that’s dominated Grounds for the last few weeks — electing for exotic destinations like Cabo or San Juan — this spring break, I’ve decided to simply return back home, hoping to beat back some of the “prodigal daughter” allegations I frequently receive from my family.
The University released admissions decisions for the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership Feb. 20. Batten received a total of 190 applications for 120 available seats in the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership class. This marks a 4.85 percent increase in applicants from the 2023-2024 application cycle.
After Gov. Abigail Spanberger asked former Rector Rachel Sheridan and former Vice Rector Porter Wilkinson to resign from the Board of Visitors in January, the Board’s two leadership positions sat empty for just over a month. Ten newly-appointed members and the remaining seven selected Carlos Brown as rector Feb. 20 — he will step into the role less than a year after his first term on the Board ended June 30, 2025 and brings experience from Dominion Energy and his previous position as vice rector.
‘Work hard, party harder,’ is a statement many students live by during their time on Grounds. This past weekend, Virginia softball was able to do a little bit of both, making quick work of its visitors in a sweep of the field for the Party at Palmer Invitational. The Cavaliers’ (19-1, 0-0 ACC) efforts added five wins to their resume, bringing their win streak — and their total — to 19, just six wins away from the program record for consecutive victories.
For 20 minutes, it looked like the Cavaliers might not show up for their own Senior Day. For the next 19 minutes and 59 seconds, they clawed their way back from a 23-point deficit to take the lead on their home floor. Then, with 1.7 seconds left on the clock, Virginia's one-point lead slipped away.
A large crowd filled the stands overlooking the outdoor courts at Boar’s Head Sports Club, there on a warm sunny day to watch No. 2 Virginia face visiting No. 38 SMU. The usual stakes of a dual match between two college tennis mainstays were overshadowed by another spectacle — a Court 1 battle between the No. 1- and No. 2-ranked singles players in Division I men’s tennis.
The Faculty Senate met Friday to discuss Americans with Disabilities Act compliance requirements, Senate priorities for the academic year and youth protection requirements for faculty. The Senate also heard updates from Brie Gertler, interim executive vice president and provost, regarding research and the University’s current financial model.
The University Board of Visitors appointed Carlos M. Brown to serve as Board rector Feb. 20. As he enters his term, Brown said his primary mission is to focus on academic excellence, and his secondary goals include creating accountability, community trust, affordability, accessibility and aligned leadership.
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly summarized Mandell’s interpretation of the meaning of the event’s theme, “Human Connection in the Digital World”. Mandell explained that the theme represents how the companies featured bring humans together, and that many of the products featured are those that customers can touch and feel. The article has been updated to reflect this change.
Dürty Nelly’s — a Charlottesville staple beloved by locals, undergraduates and graduate students alike — is best known for its eclectic atmosphere and signature Wednesday karaoke nights. Tucked behind Jefferson Park Avenue, the charming wood-panneled pub and deli is often decked out for the nearest holiday or simply adorned with University gear and colorful lights.
As the University community rolls into spring break, students and faculty alike are preparing to leave for their respective destinations. Whether those plans involve returning home or traveling somewhere new, an exciting playlist can elevate any journey. A collection of tracks can take a listener somewhere far away, ground them in place or even introduce them to something new. Whatever the personal listening goal may be, these songs are the perfect starting point for a spring break playlist that can maintain positivity all week long.
As the Cavalier Marching Band wraps up an exciting season, Taran Gupta, drum major and fourth-year Engineering student, discusses the energy, creativity and leadership behind CMB. From halftime performances to long rehearsals, Gupta reflects on how CMB contributes to game day atmosphere and strengthens student community on Grounds.
In their first ACC conference dual match of the season, No. 2 Virginia delivered a cold 7-0 sweep of Boston College. Competing outdoors versus the Eagles (4-3, 0-1 ACC) at the Virginia Tennis Facility at the Boar’s Head Resort for the first time this season, the Cavaliers (9-2, 1-0 ACC) adjusted their lineup in the absence of junior Dylan Dietrich and did not drop a set en route to a decisive conference-opening victory.
The Cavaliers took the field at Disharoon Park on a lovely Saturday afternoon for the second matchup of the weekend against VCU. Sophomore lefty Max Stammel took the mound for his third start of the young season, boasting an ERA of 3.00 in six innings entering the day’s play.
Midway through the third quarter, junior attackman McCabe Millon scored a goal to put No. 13 Virginia up 11-4 over No. 16 Johns Hopkins. The Cavaliers (2-2, 0-0 ACC) began the quarter with a score of 8-3 over the Blue Jays (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten), but this score left Virginia in an even more dominant position — ready to close out a victory in the final quarter of its first game at Klöckner Stadium this season.
Saturday afternoon was tough sledding for No. 21 Virginia women’s lacrosse as they fell decisively to No. 2 Stanford in a game that was not close from the beginning. The Cardinal (6-0, 3-0 ACC) won the first draw of the season in Klöckner Stadium — Virginia played its previous two home games at the practice field — and they didn’t look back, running the score up to 10-2 before the Cavaliers (2-4, 1-1 ACC) found their footing.
Nothing really worked for No. 11 Virginia in its final road game of the season.
The Blue Ridge Center hosted John Cotton Richmond, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Tuesday evening. Richmond discussed the criminalization of sex work, the effectiveness of anti-trafficking legislation and forced labor challenges in foreign countries.
Nancy Pelosi (D), former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the University Wednesday for two events, speaking to packed audiences about the future of American democracy and the upcoming midterm elections. She sat down with Susan Page, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, for a conversation hosted by the Karsh Institute of Democracy in the Rotunda in the afternoon, then appeared at Culbreth Theatre for a discussion with Robert Costa, CBS News correspondent and Center for Politics scholar. The former House speaker spoke about the state of democracy, the upcoming midterm elections and her career in Congress, saying she is confident Democrats will win big in November.
Following an abbreviated game against George Washington courtesy of an 11-0 run-rule victory, the Cavaliers took the field on Friday afternoon with eyes set on another series sweep as they hosted VCU for the second weekend series of the year.