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

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.

‘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

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.

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

By Maryann Xue and Vivian Mok | June 6, 2021

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.

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

By Eva Surovell | June 4, 2021

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.”

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

By Ava MacBlane | June 4, 2021

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.

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

By Eva Surovell | June 2, 2021

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.

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

By Eva Surovell | April 13, 2021

There will be no changes to tuition and fees for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year for most undergraduates.

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

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Mazzen Shalaby reflects on his unique year student BOV member

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

The student member of the Board of Visitors works to give students a better understanding of how the Board and the University’s administration works.

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

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

By Maryann Xue and Ava MacBlane | March 9, 2021

President Jim Ryan gave an overview of the priorities for 2020-2021 year, which include increased funding and changes to the University landscape based on recommendations from the Naming and Memorials Committee.

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.

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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

The pandemic has cost the University over $125 million in revenue, and the University has undergone an 8 percent budget cut in all central service units.

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.

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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

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 a relatively safe setting.

In photographic evidence received by The Cavalier Daily, members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority can be seen violating the University's universal mask mandate, social distancing guidelines and six-person gathering limits that were in place when the events took place Feb. 12 and 14, respectively.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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