Virginia ACLU seeks dismissal of lawsuit against U.Va. professor Jalane Schmidt By Ali Sullivan | 08/15/2019 Tayloe, one of the plaintiffs in the Monument Fund v. Charlottesville case, claims his profile conveys defamatory implications, insinuations and inferences. READ MORE
Two Trinity Irish Pub employees and former Mono Loco restaurant owner purchase Boylan Heights By Nafisa Mazumdar | 8/15/2019 2:40pm "We are excited for them and look forward to a friendly rivalry down the street," Trinity Irish Pub owner Ryan Rooney said.
Rising third-year student passes away By Jennifer Brice | 08/15/2019 Groves’ email included a statement from Reed’s older sister Kate, in which she described her brother as, “a wise old soul, a hard-working, smart and funny music enthusiast and a true-blue loyal friend.” READ MORE
Charlottesville anticipates softer police presence on two-year anniversary of white supremacist rally By Nik Popli | 08/09/2019 The city's police presence will be similar to what was done when the Virginia men's basketball team won the NCAA Tournament in April. READ MORE
Local petition calls for U.Va. to remove George Rogers Clark statue By Bridget Starrs | 08/02/2019 The statue, located by the intersection of West Main Street and Jefferson Park Avenue, depicts George Rogers Clark riding horseback, confronting a Native American chief. READ MORE
Man in custody after surrendering to Albemarle County police near Fontaine Research Park By Nik Popli | 07/25/2019 The University community was alerted of the incident through a series of messages by U.Va. Alerts. READ MORE
Charlottesville City Council moves to cease celebration of Jefferson’s birthday, establishes Liberation and Freedom Day in its place By Caroline Meyer | 07/23/2019 The celebration of his birthday on April 13 will instead be replaced with another holiday known as Liberation and Freedom Day, which will take place March 3. READ MORE
Attempted abduction, forcible fondling reported to University police determined false By Ashley Botkin | 07/21/2019 The incident was reported to have happened at 180 Copeley Rd. READ MORE
James Fields sentenced to life in prison plus 419 years by state court By Jennifer Brice | 07/15/2019 Fields drove his car into counter-protestors who had been demonstrating in opposition to the white supremacist and neo-Nazi messages, killing Charlottesville resident Heather Heyer and injuring dozens others. READ MORE
Class of 2023 remains academically strongest and most diverse class in University history By Erica Sprott | 07/05/2019 Compared to the statistics from the Class of 2022, the new class features an increase in minority, first-generation and low-income populations. READ MORE
Bond House apartments expected to be ready for move-in by August By Fateme Tavakoli | 06/29/2019 In the event Bond House is not ready by the move-in date, the University will provide students with temporary on-Grounds housing in first-year residential areas with temporary free meal plans, among other options. READ MORE
Impending Alderman Library renovation: A guide to study spaces on Grounds By Ali Sullivan | 06/28/2019 Popular among students for its academic and classic feel, Alderman offers 850 study seats. However, its closure — which will last from May 2020 until May 2023 — means students will soon be unable to spend late nights holed up in the Alderman stacks. READ MORE
James A. Fields Jr. sentenced to life in prison for death of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville car attack By Nik Popli | 06/28/2019 Fields admitted to intentionally driving his car into counterprotesters who showed up to demonstrate against white nationalists in Charlottesville nearly two years ago. READ MORE
Breaking down the early decision choice By Caroline Meyer | 06/21/2019 According to Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Greg Roberts, the conversation to move towards early decision did not stem from the University itself but high school students and counselors around the country. READ MORE
MSC and LGBTQ Center to be relocated, additional spaces to be designated for Latinx community and interfaith prayer and meditation By Jennifer Brice | 06/13/2019 The MSC will be moved to Newcomb’s second floor Game Room space, and the project is expected to be completed and available for use halfway through the upcoming fall semester. READ MORE
Board of Visitors endorses 10-year strategic plan By Erica Sprott | 06/07/2019 The 2030 Strategic Plan describes community building initiatives such as creating on-Grounds residential communities where first- and second-year students will be required to live together. READ MORE
Board of Visitors approves School of Data Science and design for Inn at Darden, Arboretum By Erica Sprott | 06/07/2019 The Board of Visitors approved the proposed site for the new School of Data Science near the corner of Emmet Street and Ivy Road. READ MORE
U.Va. receives anonymous $5 million donation to Athletics Master Plan and Student Health & Wellness Center By Nik Popli | 06/05/2019 The plan will transform the athletics department with new and renovated buildings and practice fields at an estimated cost between $12 million to $14 million. READ MORE
U.Va. to allow early decision applications for next admissions cycle By Nafisa Mazumdar | 05/29/2019 “Early decision is designed for students who have determined by the fall that U.Va. is their top choice for college." READ MORE
Bill Clinton delivers closing keynote address at U.Va.’s Presidential Ideas Festival By Nik Popli | 05/25/2019 Clinton ended his speech by advising the audience to expand their definition of "We the People" in the preamble to the Constitution and to not return hateful rhetoric with more of the same. READ MORE
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