Under the policy, Batten courses are guided by a grade normalization standard that aims for a class-wide mean GPA of approximately 3.5, rather than grading solely on raw scores or percentages.
The three participating panelists also considered the role of politics in education and attitudes towards diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in education and the workforce.
According to the National Weather Service, Charlottesville residents can expect to see heavy snowfall beginning Saturday night that could later mix with frozen rain throughout Sunday.
One event the Committee discussed was a panel on AI usage and academic integrity that will take place at The Colonnade Club Feb. 20.
In a statement sent to the University Board of Visitors Jan. 15, 201 faculty members condemned the Board for its actions over the course of the search process for the University’s 10th president.
The JPJ athletic dining hall permanently closed at the end of the Fall semester, which has impacted meal accessibility for student-athletes.
Students in the University’s Persian Cultural Society gathered at Beta Bridge Monday afternoon to paint a mural of the Iranian flag with the words “Free Iran” and “Women, Life, Freedom.”
The agreement employs Beardsley through June 20, 2031, although the agreement says the Board can terminate this agreement earlier.
While the majority of Spanberger’s nominees have made contributions to Spanberger herself and other Democrats in recent election cycles, at least five have donated to Republican-affiliated candidates or organizations in the past.
For the current academic year, the estimated total cost of attendance for a first-year in-state College student is $40,468.
The review by both firms followed a letter of no confidence sent Sept. 5, 2024 to the Board of Visitors, in which 128 U.Va. Physicians Group-employed faculty demanded the removal of Kent and Kibbe.
The letters, sent to Youngkin Friday by Sheridan and Wilkinson, offer an articulation of how outgoing Board of Visitors members understood the internal conflicts that preceded their resignations.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) appointed 10 new members to the University’s Board of Visitors Saturday.
Student Council launched a dental insurance pilot reimbursement program Dec. 2 to provide coverage for students who need to secure dental insurance.
Rector Rachel Sheridan, Vice Rector Porter Wilkinson and Board member Paul Manning resigned Friday, and two other Board members were asked by Spanberger to resign
