Members of the University and Charlottesville communities came together Saturday afternoon to honor the life of former History Prof. Julian Bond, who passed away Aug. 15.
While many students have been away this summer, construction on the Rotunda has continued as well as new projects for the Chemistry Building and Gilmer Hall.
The Class of 2019 will bring an estimated 3,694 new students to the University. Of these, 2,870 will be entering the College, 631 the Engineering School, 72 the Nursing School, 71 the Architecture School and 50 the Curry School.
The biggest news at the University and in the Charlottesville community saw key developments while students were away over the summer.
Judge Cheryl Higgins, the presiding judge in the trial of Jesse Matthew ruled on 12 defense motions Thursday, denying a majority.
NAACP Board Chairman Julian Bond, a University professor emeritus of history, passed away Saturday at age 75 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Albemarle Commonwealth’s Attorney Denise Lunsford responded Thursday to 12 motions filed by Jesse Matthew’s defense team July 29, asking the Commonwealth to deny many of them.
Several portions of the University’s information technology systems were illegally accessed by “sophisticated attackers originating in China” earlier this year, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Hogan said in an email Friday to members of the University community.
University President Teresa Sullivan recently announced a new requirement for all students to complete two online educational modules — one on sexual and gender-based violence and another on alcohol abuse prevention — for the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year.
The three Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control agents involved in the arrest of fourth-year Engineering student Martese Johnson were cleared of all wrongdoing and returned to active duty Monday.
Rolling Stone Managing Editor Will Dana announced Wednesday he will be leaving the magazine after 10 years in the position.
Three University alumni filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Rolling Stone magazine, Sabrina Rubin Erdely and Wenner Media for defamation and negligence and are asking for $75,000 each in damages.
WTJX, the University's student-run radio station, will begin broadcasting on FM station 100.1 within the upcoming months.
Rising fourth-year Engineering student Quentin Alcorn passed away June 15. In this time of grief, the University community fondly remember his contributions to the University and Charlottesville and what he meant to friends and family.
A circuit judge in Virginia authorized a Memorandum of Understanding June 20 that will allow Sweet Briar College to remain open for the 2015-16 academic year.
This year, a record number of 14 students from the University received scholarships from the Fulbright Student Program, an organization run by the Department of State.
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced in Richmond Tuesday his intention to remove the Confederate Battle Flag from Virginia license plates.
The Commonwealth held a public presentation Jun. 17 addressing the highly publicized arrest of rising fourth-year College student Martese Johnson by Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control agents.
Billy K. Cannaday Jr. announced that he will retire from his position as dean of the University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and vice provost for academic outreach on Sept. 1 after almost seven years in the office.
In a hearing Thursday, Jesse Matthew — who is currently facing a capital murder trial for charges relating to the disappearance and death of former second-year College student Hannah Graham in September 2014 — waived his right to a speedy trial at the Albemarle County Circuit Court.
