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.

The University resumes in-person undergraduate admissions tours

By Nicole Freeman | 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.

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

By Charlie Teague | June 15, 2021

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.

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

By Acacia McCabe | May 20, 2021

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

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

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

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

By Nicole Freeman | May 13, 2021

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

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

By Anna Heyse and Bella Coulter | May 7, 2021

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.

While students have different experiences and opinions on the wellness days, most students agree that it’s a good idea to provide students with some sort of break to recharge during the semester.

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Students share experiences on the new form of spring break through wellness days

By Haley Stocks and Nayeon Kim | March 28, 2021

Most students agree that it's a good idea to provide students with some sort of break to recharge during the semester.

Husband-and-wife team Bernardo and Lucrecia Martinez — who had both spent years working in the food service business, always hoping to open a restaurant of their own — opened the Charlottesville location of their restaurant at the start of the pandemic last year.

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Sombrero’s Mexican Cuisine and Café braves pandemic to fulfill family dream

By Charlie Teague and Mario Rosales | March 25, 2021

To help support business and gain exposure in the Charlottesville community, Sombrero’s will be hosting a one-year-anniversary event on Saturday, March 27th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For the traditional side of both the fashion show and dance, participating members wore "ao dai" — a traditional Vietnamese garment worn for ceremonies, school and other special events.

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VSA puts on virtual Tet Show in celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year

By Nicole Freeman and Acacia McCabe | March 22, 2021

The recent anti-Asian sentiments has made this year’s Tet Show even more important in its mission to unite those with shared Vietnamese culture and increase others' cultural awareness.

Rounding with Heart volunteers typically meet in-person for training at the beginning of each semester, but have been meeting on Zoom because of the pandemic.

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Rounding with Heart program promotes virtual volunteering for cardiac care hospital units

By Nicole Freeman | March 16, 2021

Although volunteers have lost the benefit of fostering relationships and learning how to interact with staff and patients, many of the important skills that Rounding with Heart offers have not been lost in the transition to virtual operations.

For “Software Development Methods,” the class utilizes the virtual messaging platform Discord for students to ask questions and meet with their TAs in either office hours or in their cohorts.

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TAs cultivate connection with students, persevere through disconnection of online classes

By Anna Heyse | March 11, 2021

For TAs, a large part of adapting is continually putting students first and continuing to foster student engagement.

On Feb. 17, the four coordinated with friends and families to pool $1284.41 together and deliver 112 individually-wrapped Roots bowls, enough for every healthcare worker at the University Hospital’s three COVID-19 units on that day’s morning and night shifts.

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Charlottesville community members come together to support COVID-19 personnel at U.Va. Hospital

By Sally Stouffer | March 4, 2021

Two sibling alumni were moved by the difficulties faced by healthcare staff and were inspired to help them.

Dr. Yan Gao's ability to bring effective technology into the classroom is reflected in interactive flyers like this one, which helped students virtually "pack their bags" in a pre-departure information session on the first day of class.

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Chinese language department’s virtual exchange program enhances learning experiences through virtual immersion

By Elise Kim and Maya Das | February 25, 2021

All students enrolled in CHIN 3020 are admitted to the US-China Virtual Exchange Program where they are able to experience a real-time, immersive online journey.

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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

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Alumna uses her social entrepreneurship studies to empower Ghanian women

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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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