Not only is visiting the market a great way to eat delicious locally-sourced foods and buy from local businesses, but you are also giving back to the Charlottesville community.

A student’s guide to the Farmers Market at IX Art Park

By Elise Kim and Grace Park | 2 days ago

As a busy college student, a trip to the market is worth your Saturday morning, as it allows you to spend time with the larger Charlottesville community and start your day in a relaxing, fun way.

The ballroom was rife with sparkling chatter as attendees relished in delicious food and cheery company but was soon replaced with quiet awe as HooRaas — the University’s competitive co-ed dance team that specializes in garba — showcased a performance.

Hindu Students Council hosts Garba Night in Newcomb Ballroom

By Pauline Povitsky | October 4, 2021

Across Grounds, career services adapt to aid students in recruiting season

By Jia Williams | September 20, 2021

To kick off his discussion on the topic of “China's Premodern Centricity,” Womack welcomed Wang Gungwu — University Professor at National University of Singapore and renowned Chinese historian — as his first guest collaborator.

Politics Professor Emeritus leads prestigious four-part lecture series

By Elise Kim and Acacia McCabe | September 19, 2021

There was an intimate and friendly atmosphere at IX Park Thursday evening, as the Charlottesville Pride Community Network hosted a Thursday Night Market Pride Takeover as part of their weeklong Pride celebration.

Charlottesville community gathers at IX Park for Pride Week’s Thursday Night Market

By Pauline Povitsky | September 19, 2021

Fourth-year Engineering student Tae Chang and fourth-year College student Eric Su practice their swings on the driving range during Golf class.

Students and educators return to in-person interactive learning

By Acacia McCabe | September 2, 2021

Community shares lessons they carry from the peak of the pandemic

By Acacia McCabe | August 19, 2021

Over the course of the pandemic, students and staff alike have learned lessons on treating people with kindness and realized the possibilities of online learning formats.

Before the University reopened its undergraduate admissions tours to the public, the University Guides practiced their tours with each other to ensure a smooth performance by June 14.

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The University resumes in-person undergraduate admissions tours

July 16, 2021

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, University students can again embrace the spirit of in-person tours to show prospective students a lively place they can call home.

Founded in 2020, U.Va. Launchpad is a six-credit program of summer classes that combines liberal arts coursework with practical, skill-based experiential instruction to help students prepare for their future careers.

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U.Va. Launchpad program gears up for its second summer in operation

By Charlie Teague | June 15, 2021

Applications for Launchpad 2021 remain open until June 16. Interested students are encouraged to apply, as program faculty has grown between last summer and this summer.

Although experiencing tragedy both upon entering and leaving the University, the class of 2021 has found ways to make the most of every situation — speaking out, connecting, learning and planning to take their next steps.

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Fourth-year students reflect on past adversity and future hopes ahead of graduation

By Acacia McCabe | May 20, 2021

The class of 2021 has found ways to make the most of every situation — speaking out, connecting, learning and planning to take their next steps.

Taste of Home members stand with Chef Khadija behind an array of delicious Afghan cuisine.

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Taste of Home spotlights cultural cuisines in pop-up dinner events from refugee and immigrant chefs in the Charlottesville area

By Jia Williams | May 13, 2021

Taste of Home’s dedication to boosting immigrant and refugee recipes allows their featured chefs to preserve and share their cultures in a community-centric way.

GCF's Praise Team pose for a Zoom screenshot with an encouraging message shared with the rest of the fellowship over social media.

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Religious CIOs continue to foster a sense of community despite social distancing limitations

By Nicole Freeman | May 13, 2021

Many religious groups have remained committed to providing faith-based events to serve their members’ spiritual needs and keep the sense of community alive despite physical isolation.

Jacob, a fourth-year lawn student, enjoys leaving his door open during a sunny day to study in his room.

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The silver lining of Lawn living around the gray cloud of a global pandemic

By Anna Heyse and Bella Coulter | May 7, 2021

Despite all the changes during the pandemic, the appeals of living on the Lawn stand firm in the minds of its residents and applicants.

Ghanian women in the village of Woricambo come together to create shea butter from the nuts of the karite tree indigenous to Africa.

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Alumna uses her social entrepreneurship studies to empower Ghanian women

By Maya Das | May 5, 2021

Since 2018, Northshea has been successful in providing economic stability to women in Ghana and lifting many out of extreme poverty.

On Tuesday, undocUVA concluded its series by teaming up with OYFA to welcome Dylan Rodriguez, a professor at the University of California, Riverside and one of the founders of Critical Resistance.

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UndocUVA partners with OYFA for final speaker series on abolition

By Acacia McCabe | April 28, 2021

UndocUVA held an April speaker series this semester in lieu of its annual "DREAM Week" event.

Through the events planned specifically for APIDAHM and events organized by the greater ASU, the group hopes to create an environment where APIDA students feel comfortable and can promote cultural appreciation and awareness.

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ASU celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month amidst exacerbated Asian American hate crimes

By Jia Williams | April 16, 2021

The theme of this year’s APIDAHM is celebration and healing after a tumultuous year that made in-person gatherings within the community particularly difficult.

Top and bottom: graffiti on the Rotunda during the May Days protests
Center left: protest coverage by The Cavalier Daily
Center right: student poster for one of the rallies held at the University

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Students connect with lesser-known University history during special class on May Days

By Charlie Teague | April 16, 2021

Taught by Media Studies Prof. Aniko Bodroghkozy, students covered a variety of Charlottesville-based news publications' coverage of the May Days protests at the University.

ASB was able to host small, in person group events during the spring semester that focused on servicing areas around Charlottesville, including fixing water bars in Shenandoah National Park.

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Without travel or a traditional week off, Alternative Spring Break serves local community

By Acacia McCabe | April 15, 2021

The unconventional year allowed programs to plant a firmer base in Charlottesville and open up virtual opportunities that extend the scope of service learning to even more students.

In the wake of rising anti-Asian racism and the recent surge of hate incidents across the country, the University’s Asian organizations have come together to publicly decry these horrific events.

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'Identify and call out this racism': Students stand in solidarity with AAPI community against anti-Asian narrative

By Maya Das | April 9, 2021

Appalled by the recent increase in anti-Asian hate crimes and disappointed with the University’s response, Asian organizations on Grounds want to push the administration to take more action.

These sustainably made, custom-designed masks were made in partnership with Nest, a non-profit aiming to build a handworker economy in hopes of increasing global workforce inclusivity, improving women’s wellbeing and preserving global cultural traditions.

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#YOUVa promotes student access to COVID-19 prevention resources

By Jia Williams | April 4, 2021

While much of #YOUva’s work is done online, this past semester the team has also been tabling and handing out masks at the North Grounds and Scott Stadium prevalence testing sites.

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A student’s guide to the Farmers Market at IX Art Park

Hindu Students Council hosts Garba Night in Newcomb Ballroom

Across Grounds, career services adapt to aid students in recruiting season

Politics Professor Emeritus leads prestigious four-part lecture series

Charlottesville community gathers at IX Park for Pride Week’s Thursday Night Market

Students and educators return to in-person interactive learning

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Community shares lessons they carry from the peak of the pandemic

The University resumes in-person undergraduate admissions tours

U.Va. Launchpad program gears up for its second summer in operation

Fourth-year students reflect on past adversity and future hopes ahead of graduation

Taste of Home spotlights cultural cuisines in pop-up dinner events from refugee and immigrant chefs in the Charlottesville area

Religious CIOs continue to foster a sense of community despite social distancing limitations

The silver lining of Lawn living around the gray cloud of a global pandemic

Alumna uses her social entrepreneurship studies to empower Ghanian women

UndocUVA partners with OYFA for final speaker series on abolition

ASU celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month amidst exacerbated Asian American hate crimes

Students connect with lesser-known University history during special class on May Days

Without travel or a traditional week off, Alternative Spring Break serves local community

'Identify and call out this racism': Students stand in solidarity with AAPI community against anti-Asian narrative

#YOUVa promotes student access to COVID-19 prevention resources

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Students participate in early voting ahead of Virginia governor race

Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn canceled for second year in a row

BACICA: The state of Virginia men’s soccer

Charlottesville celebrates release of “My Monticello” and its message of reclamation

CPD investigating “peeping Tom” reports near Price and Piedmont Avenues

U.Va. Library revises hours of operations for Clemons Library due to mask non-compliance

U.Va. aims divert 70 percent of waste at Saturday’s annual Green Game against Duke

Weekly average new cases per day of COVID-19 drop sharply between Sunday and Thursday

Men’s soccer downs Boston College, falls to Denver in weekend homestand

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