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The Board of Visitors Buildings and Grounds Committee met Thursday to discuss and approve revisions to the Major Capital Plan for 2025. The new plan is estimated to cost $2.15 billion, which is over $40 million more than the current plan.
The Committee on the College at Wise met Friday at the Board of Visitors meeting to discuss updates to student housing, enrollment and retention rates and academic and student life.
In a landmark event for Virginia men's lacrosse, the Cavaliers (3-3, 0-0 ACC) secured a commanding victory Saturday over Townson, pulling away from the Tigers (1-5, 0-0 CAA) in the second half for a decisive 11-6 win. The matchup, held at the Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas, marked Virginia's inaugural appearance in the Lone Star State, expanding the program's footprint and showcasing the sport's growing national appeal.
Coming off of a deflating loss in the ACC opener to Boston College Friday, things looked as though they were careening toward an eerily similar result heading into the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday afternoon. Virginia’s pitchers were struggling, and a chance at victory was slipping away.
Virginia women’s lacrosse looked to extend its undefeated away streak against conference rival North Carolina at Dorrance Field Saturday afternoon. The third of three straight road matches for the Cavaliers (4-3, 1-2 ACC) was an opportunity to prove that Coach Sonia LaMonica and her team could hang with — and defeat — the best of the best in the Tar Heels (7-0, 3-0 ACC). However, despite an impressive near-six-goal comeback, Virginia ultimately ceded the contest 8-20.
The University has been disrupted by two different shelter-in-place orders in the last weeks, causing fear and anxiety for many members of the University community. Feb. 25, a shelter-in-place was ordered as Virginia State Police searched for a suspect after a disrupted traffic stop — students were deemed safe after nearly five hours. Feb. 27, a stabbing attack produced a shelter-in-place that lasted an hour. Both events also required text and email updates from the University informing students on the status of their safety. The updates issued by the University Police Department in these times seemed, to some students, so inadequate, that they turned to the social media platform Yik Yak for their news.
This time last year, graduate student Sara Ziodato thought she was playing her final season at Virginia. She had applied for a fifth year of eligibility because of a stress fracture she suffered during her freshman year, but the NCAA had denied it. As a result, Ziodato competed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament like it was her last, and she dealt with the loss against Texas A&M in the quarterfinals like it was her last.
With winter finally behind them, No. 5 Virginia men’s tennis took to its outdoor courts for the first time this season Friday, battling No. 6 NC State in a top-10 showdown. The Cavaliers (9-3, 1-1 ACC) debuted new doubles pairings, a strategic adjustment that brought both successes and challenges. Despite strong moments and a hard-fought effort, the Wolfpack (10-4, 2-0 ACC) ultimately defeated Virginia 4-3.
1950sMarch 13, 1957“Apple Petitions To Run For College President” Third-year College student Dave Apple filed a petition to put his name on the ballot for the College presidential election as an independent. This marked the first time in many years that a student unaffiliated with the University’s political parties garnered enough support to have their name listed on the ballot. Supported by a number of student groups, Apple hoped to beat out the candidates from the Skull and Keys and Lambda Pi parties.1960sMarch 10, 1965“Caucuses Select College Candidates Tonight” The two political societies at the University, the Skull and Keys and the Sceptre Society, held caucuses in the Newcomb Ballroom and Cabell Hall to determine the nominees for the College’s Student Council elections. Attendance at recent caucuses had increased, averaging over 200 attendees that year.1970sMarch 16, 1972“The Compromise” A group known as Students for Responsible Change and the Honor Committee reached an agreement following backlash over a proposed dual sanction referendum. Originally in opposition to this referendum, Student for Responsible Change had previously urged students not to vote at all, arguing that the Honor Committee should not present students with an “all-or-nothing” choice between a single and dual sanction system.1980sMarch 15, 1989“Council election to end Thursday”By Karl FitzgeraldStudent Council passed a new resolution to prevent the election for Student Council vice president for service and finance from continuing beyond a third run-off election. Second-year College representatives Reggie Aggarwal and Lee Barnes voiced their frustrations regarding the election, stating that the many run-offs were diminishing interest in Student Council. 1990sMarch 5, 1996“Violations continue to plague election”By Michael AndersonPhotos by Sunjae JimBayne Johnson, candidate for Student Council president, voiced concerns over allegations of his opponent’s illegal campaigning and the validity of the election process. A member of Student Council presidential candidate Scott Fishman’s team was accused of intimidating voters at the ballot box, encouraging discussion about the importance of good sportsmanship during elections. 2000sMarch 1, 2007“Students elect Tilton president”By Franny CornellussonAfter five run-off elections, third-year College student Lauren Tilton was elected Student Council president. Despite her previous lack of Student Council experience, Tilton promised to “learn quickly” and “truly…represent the student body”.
Arguably the biggest surprise of the semester has arrived — midterms. After cruising by the first few weeks, settling into classes, spacing out in lectures and pushing off readings, it all hits like a truck. Naturally, it’s an overwhelming period. And though spring break has begun, midterms are sure to return with a vengeance right as students touch back down in Charlottesville. To get out of those lows, one of the best remedies is none other than some feel-good songs. Here are five albums saturated with talent, upbeat melodies and words of wisdom, perfect for curing the midterms funk.
The Brighter Tomorrow ticket won the race for Student Council’s three highest positions early Thursday morning with third-year College student Clay Dickerson emerging as the winner for president. Dickerson defeated third-year College student Jada Benefield, 53.8 percent to 46.2 percent.
Coming off of three consecutive wins by run rule, Virginia baseball has looked dynamic as it closed out non-conference play. That momentum quickly fizzled out. In what was a close game start to finish, the Cavaliers (8-4, 0-1 ACC) looked like a shell of themselves, blowing a lead late to the Eagles (5-5, 1-0 ACC). After holding a 4-2 lead, victory escaped Coach Brian O’Connor’s squad. They gave up five unanswered runs in the 4-7 defeat.
When I received my letter of acceptance to the University, I was told that this is no longer just Thomas Jefferson’s University — it would be mine too. Today, thousands of students, workers and professors call these Grounds home, many of whom Jefferson did not envision ever being here. And yet, today, they groups are important stakeholders in the University community. Through political discourse and civic engagement, these stakeholders push the University towards newer and better heights. And the bodies that represent us, whether they be student self-government, the faculty senate or workers’ unions, play a crucial role in moving us forward one step at a time. However, stakeholders at the University feel pushed out.
While many students will be spending Spring Break traveling, working and/or recuperating from midterms at home, several students and faculty members have chosen to participate in Alternative Spring Break trips and travel abroad through University academic programs.
The Board of Visitors Audit Compliance and Risk Committee met primarily in closed session to discuss cybersecurity risks to the University Information Technology Systems during its regularly scheduled Friday meeting. The Committee also approved updates to a global standard of auditing to clarify internal audit mandates and enhance focus on ethics and professionalism.
Student Council passed a resolution to implement more dining options at the School of Law during Tuesday’s meeting, following complaints from law students over the lack of whole food options and limited dining hours. Additionally, second-year College Reps. Ian Travis and Brian Ng, discussed information regarding the E-Jest — a small, electric bus coming to Grounds — following the official launch of E-Jest services Feb. 21.
Honor Committee representatives voted to remove procedural requirements to better align the Informed Retraction process with the current multi-sanction system during its Sunday meeting. The Committee also continued discussions regarding the development of a Faculty Reporting Guidebook intended to provide case statistics and reporting information for University faculty members.
The Academic and Student Life Committee of the Board of Visitors met Thursday for a presentation on the general undergraduate student experience, an update on The Policy, Accountability and Critical Events unit of Student Affairs and to hear from student leaders of fraternity and sorority councils. The Board also approved 6 resolutions for professorships, or endowed chairs that current faculty members can be elected to hold, and discontinued two Master’s programs. The meeting concluded with a panel of three faculty members discussing their experience at the University.
Leaders from University Guide Service discussed their future following the organization’s termination as a Special Status Organization. In an event Monday hosted by both the Guide Service and The Civil Discourse Initiative — a student group dedicated to initiating dialogue around polarizing issues — a panel of Guide Service leadership spoke on their frustrations over a lack of communication from University administration following their suspension and eventual termination. They also warned of the dangers of curbing historical education of the University.
The Board of Visitors’ Advancement Committee reported Thursday that the University successfully surpassed the Honor the Future campaign goal of $5 billion in December with a campaign total of $5.7 billion. The Committee also heard from Kenyon Bonner, vice president and chief Student Affairs officer, on the Cavalier Fund, the undergraduate student grant program which provides students with up to $1,000 in funding per academic year to support their participation in co-curricular activities.