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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

This isn’t the first time the University has received federal aid through the CARES Act — in late April, the University received $5.85 million for student distribution.

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Northam gives $116 million to Virginia colleges, including $11.2 million to U.Va., as part of CARES Act Relief

By Harry Farley | November 6, 2020

All students enrolled for the fall 2020 term can request up to $6,195 for costs they’ve incurred in any shape or form due to the pandemic.

In his email, Ryan said that it is possible that the outcome of the presidential election — and potentially several congressional races — may not be known for days or even weeks following the closure of the polls.

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University President Jim Ryan addresses the U.Va. community on the eve of Election Day

By Zach Rosenthal and Eva Surovell | November 2, 2020

In the email, Ryan encouraged students to vote in a year “marked by a repeated feeling of uncertainty."

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U.Va. administration address election security, student well-being and spring semester at town hall

By Zach Rosenthal | November 2, 2020

President Ryan acknowledged that students have faced feelings of isolation and stress over the course of the semester and that the University is working to bring more students into classrooms in the spring.

Students can report crimes without sharing personal information through the University’s Just Report It system and two apps used by the UPD, TipSoft and Livesafe.

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U.Va. finds decrease in reported cases of rape, arrests in 2019

By Sevy Van Der Werf | October 19, 2020

The report is mandated by the Clery Act, a federal law that requires transparency in relation to crime statistics on college campuses.

University Spokesperson Wes Hester confirmed in an email statement that employees of the residences will also have the opportunity to be tested.

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U.Va. to test all residential students on regular basis

By Zach Rosenthal | October 14, 2020

University Spokesperson Wes Hester confirmed in an email statement that employees of the residences will also have the opportunity to be tested.

While an increased number of tests may lead to an increase in positive cases, Groves said that the University is monitoring these metrics closely and will make further decisions based on the situation and their capability to respond to it.

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U.Va. increases size of permitted gatherings to 10 people indefinitely

By Amanda Pallas | October 13, 2020

The University’s other restrictions on mask-wearing, social distancing and travel, which were extended for an additional two weeks last Tuesday, will remain in place for at least another week.

Grades of credit/general credit/no credit will not factor into a student’s GPA and will count towards major and graduation requirements.

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U.Va. announces opt-in credit/general credit/no credit grading option for undergraduates

By Eva Surovell | October 9, 2020

The announcement comes less than a week before the deadline to drop a class, and students must decide to opt into the CR/GC/NC system about a month before final exams.

Housing refunds were issued to undergraduate students who did not move into their on-Grounds housing until after Aug. 31.

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U.Va. issues partial refunds to students living at home, on-Grounds students following two-week delay of fall semester

By Sevy Van Der Werf | October 8, 2020

The University issued refunds throughout the end of September to on-Grounds students for housing and all-access dining plans, as well as to those who chose to stay home for the fall semester.

President Ryan said that the University will consider implementing additional regulations on Lawn residents before the next academic year and before the next class of students moves onto the Lawn.

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President Ryan addresses controversy over Lawn room signs, contextualization of Jefferson statue

By Eva Surovell | October 2, 2020

Ryan said that the University will consider implementing additional regulations on Lawn residents before the next academic year and before the next class of students moves onto the Lawn.

Gatherings are now limited to five people — down from the previous restriction of 15 — whether inside or outside.

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U.Va. restricts gatherings to five people, prohibits travel and visitors for next two weeks

By Eva Surovell | September 22, 2020

Ryan said that the University has already issued interim suspensions to multiple students who have not complied with public health guidelines and warned that the University will be “more vigilant moving forward.”

The University does not allow professors to track whether students have Zoom in focus during screen sharing due to privacy concerns.

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A look at the University’s Zoom policies and guidelines this semester

By Eva Surovell | September 20, 2020

According to a new policy, students are not allowed to record Zoom sessions — for any reason — unless they have been given written permission by the instructor and all participants have been notified that they will be recorded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northam gives $116 million to Virginia colleges, including $11.2 million to U.Va., as part of CARES Act Relief

University President Jim Ryan addresses the U.Va. community on the eve of Election Day

U.Va. administration address election security, student well-being and spring semester at town hall

U.Va. finds decrease in reported cases of rape, arrests in 2019

U.Va. to test all residential students on regular basis

U.Va. increases size of permitted gatherings to 10 people indefinitely

U.Va. announces opt-in credit/general credit/no credit grading option for undergraduates

U.Va. issues partial refunds to students living at home, on-Grounds students following two-week delay of fall semester

President Ryan addresses controversy over Lawn room signs, contextualization of Jefferson statue

U.Va. restricts gatherings to five people, prohibits travel and visitors for next two weeks

A look at the University’s Zoom policies and guidelines this semester

U.Va. President Jim Ryan announces his resignation

“We intend to stand up and fight”: Virginian politicians on Ryan’s departure

‘This is not what students want’: Students react to Ryan’s resignation

EDITORIAL: Federal overreach will not end with President Ryan

University and Charlottesville community members Run For Jim one last time

Navigating the University from near and far

Letters to the Editor: The resignation of University President Jim Ryan

Letters from DOJ reveal threats to U.Va. over admissions policies, Ryan’s leadership

With four new appointees, entire Board of Visitors now Youngkin-appointed

Faculty members express deep concern over President Ryan’s resignation

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