Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to develop shared goals.

HAYES AND PIWOWAR: We’re from opposite ends of the political spectrum, and we made a film together about politics

By Sean Piwowar and Molly Hayes | November 8, 2021

We don’t purport to have fixed any problems or really changed much at the University, but we hope that our small project might model what is possible.

Divest UVA is a student-led coalition urging that the University extend its environmental commitments beyond operational sustainability to the University endowment.

DivestUVA: U.Va. cannot be “great and good” while investing in fossil fuels

By DivestUVA | October 20, 2021

College Board found that, on average, students spend $1,200 a year on books and other school supplies.

O’REILLY: Why OERs are a great first step towards education affordability

October 13, 2021

Sarita Mehta is a fourth year in the College and the student member of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors.

MEHTA: Looking forward, together

June 1, 2021

COX: The case for confirming the Supreme Court nominee

By Cameron Cox | October 21, 2020

I was recently involved in several debates and controversy over a sign on my Lawn room door.

AZHER: Moving beyond free speech — why I say F—k U.Va.

By Hira Azher | October 13, 2020

Lifting the veil of silence: Rape persists at U.Va.

By Anonymous | September 28, 2020

This was previously submitted as an impact statement for a sanctioning hearing this fall in a recent Title IX matter at the University. The author's name was omitted to protect their identity.

Opinion

SMITH: Positive for COVID, negative for assistance from U.Va.

By Megan Smith | September 7, 2020

It’s ridiculous and completely unacceptable that the University would begin allowing students to move back to Charlottesville — even if they live off-Grounds — without having clear and effective protocols at Student Health to give information to students who test positive or who may have been exposed.

I’ve witnessed other students struggle to get medical withdrawal or accommodations for physical and mental health events, sometimes unsuccessfully.

Opinion

WYNN: When it came to protecting my health, U.Va. was inept

By Brendan Wynn | August 31, 2020

When it comes to health, the University has proven it is disgracefully incompetent.

The University will make a final decision about the fall semester Aug. 28.

Opinion

ADOREMOS: Move all classes online this fall

By Ian Adoremos | August 27, 2020

Many universities with similar plans and initiatives have proven to be woefully unprepared for containing the dissemination of COVID-19.

The recent protests have shined a spotlight on the disproportionate burden that the Black community bears as a result of police brutality.

Opinion

EBRAHEM: For greater police accountability, end qualified immunity

By Andrew Ebrahem | July 25, 2020

If qualified immunity continues to protect police officers, not only will victims not be compensated, but the violations will continue to occur.

Dr. Webb gave the keynote address to graduates of the College during Final Exercises in 2019.

Opinion

PATEL: Not enough cooks in the kitchen — a lack of physician engagement in politics

By Maitri Patel | July 21, 2020

As physicians continue to engage these inequities on a daily basis, the importance and necessity of their legal engagement becomes all the clearer.

There is so much work to be done for us at the Batten School and U.Va., in Charlottesville, and across this country and the world.

Opinion

SOLOMON: Today, again, I am overwhelmed with grief and rage

By Ian Solomon | June 2, 2020

The dehumanization of black and brown people happens again and again and again and again and again and again … How many more unjust deaths must there be?

Abolishing legacy admissions will send a clear message that the University is truly committed to cultivating a more diverse student body

Opinion

BRASACCHIO: Abolish legacy admissions at U.Va.

By Ellie Brasacchio | February 4, 2020

If the University seeks to have fair and equitable admissions processes — which it should, as a public institution — it should stop considering legacy status.