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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The now-rescinded regulations prohibited F-1 students — those in an academic program — and M-1 students — those in a vocational program — attending schools operating entirely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.

Ridley is a renowned Southern educator and Howard University graduate.

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University to rename Ruffner Hall to honor Walter Ridley, first Black University student to earn doctoral degree

By Ali Sullivan | June 4, 2020

“Although the thinking on this change predates the current moment of civil unrest around issues of discrimination against African Americans, the timing of this announcement could not be more appropriate," said Ridley's grandchildren —Alyssa, Carl and Mark Scheunemann.

“This will give us an extraordinary opportunity to explore the utility of tests in our overall admissions process going forward,” University President Jim Ryan said.

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U.Va. admissions will be test-optional for students applying for fall 2021

By Zach Rosenthal | June 4, 2020

The University noted that it may extend the practice of test-optional admissions in the future and will make a decision on the matter next spring.

The kits will consist of a 14-by-18-inch drawstring bag, two cloth face masks, two 2-ounce containers of hand sanitizer and a touch tool that can be used to pull on door handles and activate keypads.

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U.Va. to supply returning students with personal protective equipment

By Zach Rosenthal | June 4, 2020

The kits will consist of a 14-by-18-inch drawstring bag, two cloth face masks, two 2-ounce containers of hand sanitizer and a touch tool that can be used to pull on door handles and activate keypads.

Ryan apologized for his previous statement — which he called “inadequate” — clarifying that his initial remarks were written from a state of “deep despair.”

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After criticism, President Ryan releases follow-up statement addressing murder of George Floyd, nationwide protests

By Emma Scales | June 4, 2020

In response to Ryan's initial statement, the Black Student Alliance at U.Va. issued a list of demands from "students seeking liberation from the past."

Hundreds peacefully marched from the Charlottesville Police Department to Washington Park Saturday.

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U.Va. community members critique President Ryan’s statement on protests in response to murder of George Floyd, police brutality

By Jacquelyn Kim | June 1, 2020

Several community members expressed dissatisfaction and said Ryan's statement did not adequately address the underlying causes of ongoing national protests.

The funds may be used to compensate for travel, technology, food, medication and other living expenses students may be facing.

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U.Va. removes deadline for students to apply for CARES Act financial aid funding

By Paige Waterhouse | May 31, 2020

The application serves as “a streamlined process to evaluate applications and distribute funds to eligible students as expeditiously as possible” according to Hester.

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

University to rename Ruffner Hall to honor Walter Ridley, first Black University student to earn doctoral degree

U.Va. admissions will be test-optional for students applying for fall 2021

U.Va. to supply returning students with personal protective equipment

After criticism, President Ryan releases follow-up statement addressing murder of George Floyd, nationwide protests

U.Va. community members critique President Ryan’s statement on protests in response to murder of George Floyd, police brutality

U.Va. removes deadline for students to apply for CARES Act financial aid funding

LETTER: In defense of Bert Ellis, Governor Youngkin Board of Visitors appointee

Christa Acampora to serve as Dean of College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

“Sometimes, Forever” sees Soccer Mommy letting the darkness creep in

BOV Finance Subcommittee on Tuition reviews tuition decision-making, discusses post-pandemic challenges

CANO-SANTIAGO: I am once again writing about healthcare

Letter from the Editor: On the five-year anniversary of Aug. 11 and 12, 2017

Archivist Report on Aug. 11 and 12, 2017

EDITORIAL: To create “citizen leaders,” U.Va. must do more

Full transcript of interview with Jim Ryan on five-year anniversary of Aug. 11 and 12, 2017

Five years later: student journalists discuss covering August 11 and 12, 2017

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