Ideas taking root: HooHacks Ideathon nurtures students’ entrepreneurial spirits
By Mia Tan | October 16, 2023Students devoted their energy to discussing ideas, mapping out designs, talking with mentors and crafting compelling pitches.
Students devoted their energy to discussing ideas, mapping out designs, talking with mentors and crafting compelling pitches.
To Lucas, Long’s story exemplifies the ways in which the American political system can be actively used by individuals to achieve desired results — a timeless lesson for a democratic citizenry.
The opening of the center comes after a long push from students for more institutional support for Asian American students and officially opened for student use Wednesday.
The organization, which began operations in Spring 2023, aims to allow any student, of any background, regardless of their finance expertise, to get hands-on experience and engage with executives in the finance industry. Through immersing students into long-term investing in valuable firms, the members hold the ambitious goal of making the cost of attendance at the University free for all students.
Ukraine is still facing the devastating effects of the Russian invasion — today, troop deaths and injuries near half a million. Berlin’s trip was sponsored by Razom, a non-profit organization started in 2014 when Russia first invaded Ukraine and seized Crimea.
Replete with a caricaturist, a photo booth, limited edition anniversary themed merch, a D.J. and 1920s cocktails, the Virginian made sure the party went on throughout brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites despite the tropical storm raging outside.
Every performance was dedicated to showcasing various Middle Eastern traditions, from a fashion show featuring clothes from different regions to the dance performance featuring a traditional Levantine dance called Dabke.
Nearly 90 years later, running naked down the Lawn has turned into a perhaps silly tradition that is widely recognized as part of the fabric of what makes the University unique.
College Council and programs like Block Party help foster a sense of belonging, as well as showing students that they are not alone
As a hub for both professional development and community support for LGTBQ+ students and allies, PAM fosters an environment where underrepresented voices are heard, acknowledged and amplified.
With implications stretching far beyond the legal realm, this ruling has reignited discussions about equal opportunity, fairness, and the ongoing struggle on how to address historic injustices.
The assortment of bobbing balloons accompanied by the smiling faces of the new alums is a sight to see on a day that can be so bittersweet for many.
Interpersonal synchrony between individuals, as explained by University psychology professors, is a common behavior present in people’s relationships that helps them cultivate bonds and resolve conflicts.
By promoting the benefits of second-hand fashion, Swap @ UVA has become an opportunity for a wide array of people to come together to share their love for fashion, sustainability and community.
This year’s theme, Reconnection and Reflection, was chosen following the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
As a secular holiday, Nowruz is an opportunity for community members of Persian descent and non-Persian descent to come together to celebrate new beginnings and share the joys of Persian culture.
At the University, practicing Muslim students have carved out their own space to celebrate the holiday and forge a community that supports one another.
The Native American Student Association’s Powwow put Virginia’s Indigenous community on center stage with a remarkable show of pride and solidarity.
All throughout the existence of her home-based bakery, Gary has strived to provide unique and original flavors with a homemade touch in her products.
In her almost 22-year tenure working at Newcomb Dining Hall, University employee Kathy McGruder has never failed to make a student smile with her contagious laugh and her exceptionally witty remarks.