The decision will be revised by Nov. 1, the same day the University plans to provide an update on its masking policy.

U.Va. Library revises hours of operations for Clemons Library due to mask non-compliance

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Clemons Library had to change their operating hours due to the behavior of some students towards library staff.

Student Member of the Board Sarita Mehta also gave remarks during the session. Mehta emphasized the importance of promoting positive mental health among students through increasing the scale of mental health resources.

BOV discusses free speech, public safety and community after the pandemic

By Stratton Marsh | September 27, 2021

Before the announcement of the gift, University President Jim Ryan introduced third-year College student Ada Zhang, who performed a violin piece titled “The Ader Anthem.”

U.Va. gifted $50 million for new performing arts center

By Ava MacBlane | September 26, 2021

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By Ava MacBlane and Kristin O’Donoghue | September 26, 2021

The committee also voted to approve the concept site, design guidelines and name for the new Karsh Institute of Democracy, announced this past June.

BOV Building and Grounds committee discusses additions to capital plan

By Diana Revilla | September 26, 2021

“I am sure COVID has another few curveballs waiting for us,” Ryan said. “If there’s any pattern to this, just when you think you’ve got your arms around it, you get thrown another curveball.”

President Ryan discusses health, safety, equity ahead of BOV meeting

By Jenn Brice , Maryann Xue and Ava MacBlane | September 23, 2021

BOV to discuss priorities for year, strategic plan

By Erin Rafferty | September 22, 2021

The Committee will also vote on the state six-year institutional plan, biennial budget requests — including increasing the minimum wage for work study students — endowment spending policy, strategic investment fund guidelines and quasi-endowment action.

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Professors worry about symptomatic students in class, stress importance of masking up

By Zach Rosenthal and Elise Johnston | September 19, 2021

Though more than 90 percent of faculty are vaccinated, many have children who cannot be as vaccines have not yet been approved for those under the age of 12.

Elliott writes that Lawson and other members of the UPD entered the Multicultural Student Center and the Latinx Center requesting to speak to her.

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Student’s open letter says unwelcome members of UPD repeatedly approach student organizers

By Stratton Marsh | September 18, 2021

Elliott encouraged students, workers and community members “serious about dismantling racial capitalism” to read abolitionist works and join organizations like YDSA.

University spokesperson Wes Hester said the fence will be painted dark green soon — the fence is meant to surround the memorial only temporarily while the University reviews options for a replacement stone.

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Whispering Wall fenced in following BOV decision to rededicate memorial

By Diana Revilla | September 7, 2021

The wall was vandalized twice in the same week last April with words including “You can’t silence us” and “BLM.”

The University will now reevaluate its indoor mask requirement for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals by Oct. 1.

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U.Va. extends indoor masking requirement with plans to reevaluate by Oct. 1

By Carolyn Lane | September 2, 2021

The University will now reevaluate its indoor mask requirement for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals by Oct. 1, having originally planned to revisit the policy Sept. 6.

Ryan’s contract, signed in September 2017, says the Board may award a maximum bonus of $100,000 per year.

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U.Va. President Jim Ryan receives $200,000 bonus one year after COVID-related pay cut

By Zach Rosenthal | September 1, 2021

Ryan is the highest-earning employee at the University, and for the two-year period covering 2020 and 2021, the average base salary for University president was $750,000.

McAuliffe served as the 72nd Governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018 and is currently in the process of running for his second term.

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Former Gov. McAuliffe urges COVID-19 vaccination requirements at U.Va. event

By Lexi Baker | August 26, 2021

McAuliffe served as the 72nd Governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018 and is running for re-election.

With Pianta’s help, the School of Education has expanded its academic programs to include its reputable doctoral programs as well as six undergraduate majors and two minors.

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School of Education Dean Bob Pianta to step down after 15 years

By Lilly Whitner | August 17, 2021

During his time as a faculty member, Pianta became the founding director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia.

Move-in for students living on Grounds will take place August 18 through 21, and the first day of classes is August 24.

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U.Va. outlines plans for return to a regular fall semester

By Eva Surovell | July 17, 2021

All students, faculty, staff, contractors and visitors who are unvaccinated are required to wear masks inside, except when in a private space, and all times outside.

Groves began his new position as senior vice president at Syracuse University Thursday.

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‘I can’t imagine being more blessed': Groves reflects on triumphs, challenges of his time at U.Va.

By Carolyn Lane and Ava MacBlane | July 2, 2021

As senior vice president of Syracuse University, Groves will oversee programs, services and personnel ranging from student health and career services to multicultural affairs and residence life.

In the academic division, the two-year audit plan seeks to audit processes such as undergraduate student advising, institutional data and academic records and policies.

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BOV discusses two-year audit, strategy for Health System and College at Wise

By Maryann Xue and Vivian Mok | June 6, 2021

The audit will evaluate the University’s mission of higher learning, discovery, innovation, student development, world-class patient care.

In response to a question about how the pandemic has impacted the University’s ability to achieve goals outlined in the 2030 Strategic Plan, Ryan said that COVID-19 did put some longer-term projects on hold, such as the University’s plan to eventually house all second years on Grounds.

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BOV endorses public statement on free speech and inquiry during meeting of the full board

By Eva Surovell | June 4, 2021

The statement approved by the Board “unequivocally affirms” the University’s commitment to free speech and inquiry, pledging that all views, beliefs and perspectives should be considered without interference.

Rather than replacing the inscription with blocks of the same color, the Naming and Memorials Committee noted that contrasting blocks will “mark the permanent change that has been made to [the] structure.”

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Buildings and Grounds Committee votes to rededicate Frank Hume Memorial and remove inscription

By Ava MacBlane | June 4, 2021

Hume was a Confederate soldier who served in the Virginia House of Delegates for two terms after the Civil War.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee will also hear an update on the removal and relocation of the George Rogers Clark statue, which the Board of Visitors voted to remove and relocate last fall.

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BOV to vote on rededication of Frank Hume Memorial Wall, statement on free speech

By Eva Surovell | June 2, 2021

Many students and groups have campaigned for the removal of the Frank Hume Memorial Wall due to Hume’s Confederate background over the past year.

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