As part of the plan, the University will contribute land owned by the U.V.a. Foundation and partner with third-party developers.

U.Va. leadership addresses community concerns about affordable housing initiative at community engagement event

By William Mann | May 3, 2021

Announced in March 2020, the University’s affordable housing initiative promises to support the development of 1,000 to 1,500 housing units in Charlottesville and Albemarle County over the next 10 years.

The proposed resolution means that the statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Rotunda — as well as other statues and memorials located around Grounds — will likely be contextualized digitally.

BOV freezes tuition for most undergraduates, supports digital contextualization of monuments

By Eva Surovell | April 13, 2021

Shalaby was selected for the position in March of 2020 after completing an application and interview process.

Mazzen Shalaby reflects on his unique year student BOV member

By Sierra Martin , Amelia Delphos and Will Hetherington | March 25, 2021

When compared to fall 2020, total undergraduate enrollment is projected to decrease by 2 percent over the next seven years.

BOV discusses academic and student life, reflects on the past year during meetings Friday

By Maryann Xue and Ava MacBlane | March 9, 2021

Ryan explained that the bulk of the University’s costs are associated with personnel, so tuition has an impact on whether the University is able to compete for, retain and provide raises to faculty.

President Ryan discusses proposed tuition increase, progress on equity initiatives ahead of BOV meeting

By Jenn Brice , Carolyn Lane , Maryann Xue and Eva Surovell | March 3, 2021

Because of the mask-wearing guidance in place for all in-person instruction — students and faculty are required to wear masks at all times — Rosner feels that classrooms are the safest of those three settings.

U.Va. finds in-person classes non-conducive to COVID-19 spread while residence halls and dining rooms are higher risk

By Luke Stone | February 24, 2021

U.Va. confirms COVID-19 violations are being brought against five fraternities

By CD News Staff | February 20, 2021

In the Friday town hall, President Ryan said that there is “no doubt” that recruitment contributed to the rise in cases and willful violations of public health guidelines — as did “innocent mistakes.”

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U.Va. Town Hall: Leaders maintain IFC, ISC events are just part of widespread rise in COVID-19 violations

By Eva Surovell and Ava MacBlane | February 19, 2021

According to President Ryan, the University Police Department and Ambassadors were enlisted to monitor activity at Greek houses, the Corner and on Grounds.

In accordance with BOV-019, the Board of Visitors is required to hold a public comment period before approving any increase in undergraduate tuition or mandatory fees.

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BOV to host public comment period on proposed tuition increase Wednesday

By Amanda Pallas | February 14, 2021

In accordance with BOV-019, the Board must provide students and the public with a projected range of the planned increase and an explanation for the need of the increase.

The Committee on Free Expression and Free Inquiry will be chaired by Leslie Kendrick, White Burkett Miller Professor of Law and Public Affairs and vice dean at the School of Law, while the Naming and Memorials Committee will be chaired by Michael Suarez, English professor and executive director of the Rare Book School.

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U.Va. creates committees on Free Expression and Free Inquiry, Naming and Memorials

By Eva Surovell | February 9, 2021

The Naming and Memorials Committee will serve as a reconfiguration of the University's Committee on Names.

Dean of Admission Greg Roberts said that 42 percent of this year’s applicants opted to submit their application without the traditionally required test scores.

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U.Va. receives over 16,000 applications for regular decision admission to the Class of 2025, bringing total applicant pool to nearly 48,000

By Lauren O'Neil and Annabel Li | January 13, 2021

Dean Roberts said that 42 percent of this year’s applicants opted to submit their application without the traditionally required test scores.

The Woodson Institute is located within Minor Hall.

News

U.Va. invests over $30 million toward STEM research, Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies

By Zach Rosenthal and Eva Surovell | December 18, 2020

These investments come months after a group of Black student activists submitted a list of demands to the University’s racial equity task force amid nationwide protests last summer, which among other measures, called on the University to endow the Woodson Institute and expand it to occupy all of Minor Hall.

The Board of Visitors plans to vote on schematic designs for both the construction of a School of Data Science at the Ivy Corridor as well as a renovation to Smith Hall at the Darden School of Business.

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Board of Visitors to vote on design plans for School of Data Science, new professorships

By Zach Rosenthal | December 9, 2020

The Board of Visitors plans to vote on schematic designs for both the construction of a School of Data Science at the Emmet/Ivy Corridor as well as a renovation to Smith Hall.

A 3.6 percent tuition increase was implemented for the 2020-21 academic year as approved by the Board of Visitors in December 2019, generating approximately $11 million for the University.

News

Student Council, YDSA at U.Va. rally student support for tuition freeze

By Jee-Ho Kim | November 24, 2020

73.7 percent of respondents to the Student Council survey said their family anticipates or may anticipate difficulties paying tuition for the 2021-22 school year. 64 percent said that the pandemic forced them to significantly change spending in important areas of their lives. In follow up responses, many respondents reported food insecurity.

Ahead of the spring semester, Groves said that he is “very concerned” that students may stop complying with the University’s health and safety regulations in the spring due to a combination of fatigue and traveling home for winter break to places where students may not be required to follow the same rules as in Charlottesville.

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Dean Groves cites largely positive impression of student compliance with public health guidelines this semester, despite ‘recent slippage’

By Ali Sullivan and Eva Surovell | November 23, 2020

Generally, Groves said that he thinks students have observed the University’s health and safety guidelines — including mask-wearing, limiting travel and adhering to gathering restrictions — this semester.

Although there have been 1,056 total student cases, no University students have been hospitalized for COVID-19.

News

U.Va. leadership considers fall semester a success, looks ahead to spring

By Nik Popli , Ali Sullivan , Jenn Brice and Eva Surovell | November 19, 2020

Although there have been 1,056 total student cases, no University students have been hospitalized for COVID-19. Prevalence testing, symptomatic testing and wastewater testing will continue throughout the spring semester.

The press release is the first public attempt by the union to increase its membership of hospital employees.

News

U.Va. Health workers begin to unionize against top-down management, inadequate staffing and subpar wages

By Maryann Xue | November 18, 2020

United Campus Workers of Virginia at U.Va. — a union open to anyone who receives a paycheck from the University — is seeking to organize hospital workers due to reasons such as “top-down approaches to management, inadequate staffing and subpar wages.”

The Thanksgiving recess begins Nov. 25 and ends Nov. 29, with final exams administered entirely online from Dec. 2 to Dec. 11.

News

U.Va. students prepare to travel home for Thanksgiving under COVID-19 guidelines

By Erin Rafferty | November 10, 2020

Students will not return to Grounds until the spring semester start date of Feb. 1 due to this year’s extended Winter Break.

Written by University Provost Liz Magill on behalf of the University, the comment stated that the proposal would have wide-reaching implications for higher education institutions in the U.S.

News

U.Va. urges withdrawal of proposed Department of Homeland Security rule

By Maryann Xue | November 9, 2020

Stephen D. Mull, vice provost for Global Affairs, said in an interview with The Cavalier Daily that part of being a global university is hosting international students.

Although the University currently has no estimate of total applications, it has already received 17 percent more applications compared to the same time last year.

News

U.Va. receives record early decision, early action applications for the Class of 2025

By Emma Gallagher | November 7, 2020

The University is not requiring applicants for the Class of 2025 to submit standardized testing as part of their application this year.

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BOV discusses academic and student life, reflects on the past year during meetings Friday

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