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There have been 67 total positive cases of COVID-19 among students, faculty, staff and contract employees since Aug. 17.

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‘There are no risk-free paths’: U.Va. announces no changes to fall semester plans for in-person instruction

By Eva Surovell | August 28, 2020

University leadership cited several reasons for their decision in the email, including improving conditions locally and in Virginia, knowledge gained from other universities who have opened, and encouraging behavior from student athletes, graduate students, and other individuals in Charlottesville over the summer.

In order to return to on Grounds housing and attend in-person classes, students are required to submit a negative COVID-19 test or attest to self-quarantining for 10 days after submitting a positive test.

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U.Va. reported 23 new positive student cases of COVID-19 on Thursday

By Zach Rosenthal | August 28, 2020

The total number of cases among students, faculty, staff and contract employees since Aug. 17 is now 67, not including pre-arrival testing, according to the University community tracker.

Students who do not adhere to gathering size, mask-wearing and social distancing requirements may face suspension, Groves said.

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Dean Groves warns students of possible suspension for willful COVID-19 non-compliance

By Jenn Brice | August 22, 2020

The message comes the weekend before classes begin, which typically marks annual Block Party celebrations.

Classroom capacity has been revised to comply with physical distancing recommendations.

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U.Va. hopeful to reopen despite UNC-Chapel Hill reporting hundreds of new COVID-19 cases within a week of starting classes

By Nik Popli | August 17, 2020

UNC’s decision to pull the plug on in-person classes comes after clusters of cases popped up in three residence halls and a fraternity house — where students live in close proximity to each other — just days after the semester began Aug. 10.

The 63-page report outlines 12 key initiatives to encourage meaningful change at the University.

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Racial Equity Task Force releases final report, suggests 12 initiatives to promote racial equity at U.Va.

By Ali Sullivan | August 11, 2020

Ryan plans to discuss the full report, which is available on the task force’s website, with the University Board of Visitors next week.

For legal reasons, the University will not reach out to those students who might be at a higher risk of complications from COVID-19.

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BOV discusses reopening, COVID-19 outbreak mitigation and contingency plans

By Sevy Van Der Werf | August 6, 2020

Seven different teams are working on different aspects of the return, from safety concerns to educational preparations.

The semester will still start Aug. 25 as originally planned, but President Jim Ryan and his executive team are urging students who plan to live off-Grounds to delay their return until in-person courses resume.

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U.Va. delays in-person instruction, move-in for undergraduates by two weeks

By Nik Popli | August 4, 2020

The semester will still start Aug. 25 as originally planned, but President Jim Ryan and his executive team are urging students who plan to live off-Grounds to delay their return until in-person courses resume.

Students and community called to defund the police at a block party organized by rising second-year College student Zyahna Bryant and Trinity Hughes outside of John Paul Jones Arena June 13.

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‘My anxiety was kicking in’: Examining the fraught relationship between students of color and the police at U.Va.

By Geremia Di Maro | August 3, 2020

32 percent of arrests made by UPD in 2019 were of Black individuals, whereas the University's student body is roughly 6.5 percent Black and the City of Charlottesville is just under 20 percent Black.

Several photos shared online of the gatherings depict large gatherings of students — few of whom were wearing masks.

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Lack of social distancing and facial masks during U.Va. midsummers celebration raises concern among community

By Sevy Van Der Werf | July 14, 2020

Several photos shared online of the gatherings depict large gatherings of students — few of whom were wearing masks.

The directive prompted a lawsuit from Harvard College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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ICE will rescind rule barring international students attending online-only universities from U.S.

By Ali Sullivan | July 14, 2020

The now-rescinded regulations prohibited F-1 students — those in an academic program — and M-1 students — those in a vocational program — attending schools operating entirely online from entering or remaining in the U.S. if they were to take a fully online course load.

The task force includes Kevin McDonald, vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion; Ian Solomon, dean of the Batten School; and Barbara Wilson, an assistant professor in the School of Architecture and faculty director of the Equity Center.

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Racial Equity Task Force discusses steps forward, learning from past recommendations

By Sevy Van Der Werf | July 14, 2020

The University’s Racial Equity Task Force was created by President Jim Ryan June 3 with the goal of developing a concrete list of actions for the University to take to further racial equity efforts on Grounds.

The students argue that the incorporation of anti-racist teachings into University-wide curriculum requirements is “fundamental to transforming the overall embodiment of the University’s values.”

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‘We don’t want words, we want action’: Black student activists call for ‘a comprehensive culture shift’ at the University

By Geremia Di Maro and Jacquelyn Kim | July 11, 2020

The students argue that the incorporation of anti-racist teachings into University-wide curriculum requirements is “fundamental to transforming the overall embodiment of the University’s values.”

A group of predominantly Black student activists submitted a list of demands June 12 to the University's racial equity task force recently formed by President Ryan.

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‘Facing history head-on’: Black student activists submit demands to President Ryan’s racial equity task force

By Geremia Di Maro and Jacquelyn Kim | July 11, 2020

A group of predominantly Black student activists submitted a list of demands June 12 to the University's racial equity task force recently formed by President Ryan.

The United States alleges that between 2009 and 2017, the University used federal grant money to purchase certain entities at a discount or rebate but did not return the value of those savings to the federal government.

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U.Va. to pay $1 million in settlement agreement regarding federal grant money

By Ali Sullivan | July 1, 2020

Federal regulations require on an annual basis that “rebates and discounts obtained when making these purchases must be accounted for and subtracted from claims made by a university against Federal Award funds.”

Prof. Harris says no people of color were involved in the Curry Promotion and Tenure Committee, and to his knowledge, no people of color were involved on the Internal Review Committee.

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Curry School professor raises concerns over ‘inconsistent’ tenure evaluation process

By Ali Sullivan | June 26, 2020

At the University, only 108 faculty members are Black — comprising just 3.7 percent of the University’s 2,920-person faculty. People of color, more broadly, make up 26 percent of tenure-track or tenured professors.

The demands center around University accountability, education and training and survivor resources.

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U.Va. Survivors demand the University commit to stopping sexual violence on Grounds

By Maryann Xue | June 22, 2020

Addressed to University administration, Title IX, and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, the list of demands calls for “immediate, structural, and transformative change of the University of Virginia’s policies and resource allocation for sexual violence, sexual harassment, and intimate-partner violence prevention and support services.”

The University calls on individual students and organizations to adhere to student self-governance in order to hold one another accountable for public health guidelines.

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U.Va. will resume on-Grounds operations for Fall 2020 with COVID-19 testing and prevention strategies

By Jenn Brice | June 17, 2020

The University also calls on students and organizations to adhere to student self-governance in order to hold one another accountable for public health guidelines.

The decision comes after years of advocacy by undocumented students and allies who have pushed the University to matriculate undocumented students and provide financial aid and support.

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U.Va. to allow all students, regardless of citizenship status, to enroll

By Nik Popli | June 16, 2020

The decision comes after years of advocacy by undocumented students and allies who have pushed the University to matriculate undocumented students and provide financial aid and support.

The sabre handles included in both designs have been changed to remove the curves that were previously added to “[mimic] the design of the serpentine walls.”

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Virginia Athletics modifies logos following criticism over depiction of serpentine walls

By Nik Popli and Ali Sullivan | June 15, 2020

Virginia athletics director Carla Williams said in a statement that she was not previously aware of the history behind the serpentine walls when the logos were first announced April 24.

With the ongoing protests surrounding racial justice and police brutality, and the unprecedented situation presented by coronavirus, Shalaby is open to continuing discussions with the University community as the student representative on the Board.

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‘It’s about doing the right thing:’ Board of Visitors meet virtually to discuss path forward amid nationwide protests, pandemic

By Patrick Roney and Rachel Lefkowitz | June 6, 2020

Board members discussed the creation of a required class on racial equity — an idea first proposed by the Black Student Alliance after white supremacists rallied on Grounds and in Charlottesville on Aug. 11 and 12, 2017 and that has been repeatedly demanded since.

‘There are no risk-free paths’: U.Va. announces no changes to fall semester plans for in-person instruction

U.Va. reported 23 new positive student cases of COVID-19 on Thursday

Dean Groves warns students of possible suspension for willful COVID-19 non-compliance

U.Va. hopeful to reopen despite UNC-Chapel Hill reporting hundreds of new COVID-19 cases within a week of starting classes

Racial Equity Task Force releases final report, suggests 12 initiatives to promote racial equity at U.Va.

BOV discusses reopening, COVID-19 outbreak mitigation and contingency plans

U.Va. delays in-person instruction, move-in for undergraduates by two weeks

‘My anxiety was kicking in’: Examining the fraught relationship between students of color and the police at U.Va.

Lack of social distancing and facial masks during U.Va. midsummers celebration raises concern among community

ICE will rescind rule barring international students attending online-only universities from U.S.

Racial Equity Task Force discusses steps forward, learning from past recommendations

‘We don’t want words, we want action’: Black student activists call for ‘a comprehensive culture shift’ at the University

‘Facing history head-on’: Black student activists submit demands to President Ryan’s racial equity task force

U.Va. to pay $1 million in settlement agreement regarding federal grant money

Curry School professor raises concerns over ‘inconsistent’ tenure evaluation process

U.Va. Survivors demand the University commit to stopping sexual violence on Grounds

U.Va. will resume on-Grounds operations for Fall 2020 with COVID-19 testing and prevention strategies

U.Va. to allow all students, regardless of citizenship status, to enroll

Virginia Athletics modifies logos following criticism over depiction of serpentine walls

‘It’s about doing the right thing:’ Board of Visitors meet virtually to discuss path forward amid nationwide protests, pandemic

U.Va. Health becomes first health system in Virginia to offer new melanoma treatment

New housing legislation set to alter Charlottesville’s tenant-landlord relationships

With legal remedies running low, community members protest ‘The Mark’ at City Council

Darden event in Tel Aviv draws condemnation from pro-Palestinian group on Grounds

Inside the University’s growing federal lobbying program

U.Va. researchers develop new approach to treating brain cancer, human trials are still years away

Lemon berry cookies for a pop of flavor on a summer day

Trevor Dunbar named interim head coach for Virginia track and field and cross country

HAWKINS: Virginia’s budget ‘compromise’ tries and fails

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