The Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney announced their decision not to pursue misdemeanor charges against Martese Johnson Thursday afternoon. The request for an order to drop the charges will be heard at a hearing Friday morning at the Charlottesville General District Court.
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia for the second year in a row at a reception in the Governor’s Mansion June 2.
University Law Dean Paul G. Mahoney announced Monday his plans to step down June 30, 2016.
Jesse Matthew entered an Alford plea Wednesday in a 2005 Fairfax sex-assault case, pleading guilty to charges of attempted capital murder, abduction with intent to defile and sexual assault.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the appointment of four new members to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors Tuesday.
Herring, who chaired the task force, explained the recommendations are an essential part of changing the culture surrounding sexual assault at college campuses.
Moe most recently worked as the CIO of the U.S. House of Representatives where he provided IT services to all members, committees, leadership and staff. He has also worked as a nuclear submarine officer in the U.S. Navy and as a network engineer for private IT companies.
At a hearing Thursday the Charlottesville General District Court set the trial date in the case of rising fourth-year College student Martese Johnson, charged with obstruction of justice and public intoxication, for Sep. 30.
Fourth-year College student Martese Johnson will go before the Charlottesville General District Court Thursday morning to hear a decision on a motion filed last week to dismiss the charges against him based on a lack of reasonable suspicion.
The University Board of Visitors approved an extension Tuesday of University President Teresa Sullivan’s contract, which is currently set to expire July 31, 2016.
Senator Bernie Sanders, who recently announced his presidential candidacy, hosted a town-hall meeting Monday.
The internal evaluation of University President Teresa Sullivan to determine whether to extend her current contract will likely come to a close on June 30, University Rector George Martin said.
Renovation of the Rotunda will continue into the summer with many exterior and interior projects planned for the upcoming months.
Summer Orientation for the Class of 2019 will incorporate a few changes to the program intended to make it more centered on safety and community values.
The University Police Department increased security at the libraries during finals week this past semester following the theft of two laptops from Alderman Library.
Associate Dean of Students Nicole Eramo filed a defamation lawsuit Tuesday morning against Rolling Stone magazine, Sabrina Rubin Erdely and Wenner Media for defamatory statements made against her in Rolling Stone’s Nov. 19 story “A Rape on Campus,” as well as in other media promoting the article.
While students are away from Charlottesville this summer, key developments will occur in the criminal proceedings against Jesse Matthew, civil suits against Rolling Stone, the Martese Johnson case, and President Teresa Sullivan's contract renewal.
The Virginia State Police has completed its investigation into the arrest of Martese Johnson on Mar.
The Nepalese Student Association hosted the Stay Strong Nepal Initiative last weekend, starting with Noms for Nepal Saturday.
Charges against Jesse Matthew in the case of the Commonwealth of Virginia v. Jesse Matthew were upgraded to capital murder Tuesday afternoon.
