New UJC Chair Zach Davidson to emphasize community education, build endowment
By Melody Yuan | April 13, 2026Zach Davidson, newly elected University Judiciary Committee chair and third-year College student, began his term April 1.
Zach Davidson, newly elected University Judiciary Committee chair and third-year College student, began his term April 1.
The U.Va. Health Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Disorders Center hosted an EDS Research Symposium Thursday and Friday.
Genny Freed has assumed the position of Honor Committee chair, following her election to the position at the Committee’s annual Graves Mountain Lodge Retreat that took place March 27-29.
The Cavalier Daily received 14 awards from the Virginia Press Association for work produced during its 136th term, with recognition spanning reporting, photography, illustration, podcasting and editorial writing.
The University publicly released its second quarterly compliance report to the Justice Department Tuesday.
At the meeting, residents and University students packed the chamber, calling on the Council to amend the zoning code to further incentivize affordable housing and limit private luxury apartments marketed to students to certain sections of the City.
Johnson told The Cavalier Daily that the structures are imposing, encroaching into Westhaven and gentrifying the 10th & Page neighborhood — changing its character such that wealthier residents are attracted to the area, increasing the cost of living and forcing working-class residents to move.
The School of Nursing is changing its curriculum beginning this August, according to Sara Hallowell, associate dean of undergraduate nursing programs.
The meeting marked the last of the 184th term where Thomas Ackleson, former Committee chair and fourth-year Engineering student, introduced the newly-elected representatives and Executive Committee members for the upcoming term.
During public comment, fourth-year Engineering student Alexander Church spoke out against the proposal, noting the University's budget should be limited to mitigate the need to increase tuition.
The new constitution also aims to clarify the responsibilities of Council members’ roles.
During his term as chair, the Committee adjudicated a total of 105 cases this term — up from 78 cases last year.
Easters 1978 consisted of “Naked Marauders" streaking the lawn, a McCormick Road block party, mud slides and more.
During her term, 31 cases were adjudicated, and she also worked to establish the policies and projects subcommittee and engage alumni.
April’s ballot question asks voters whether they support amending the Commonwealth’s Constitution to temporarily bypass the independent Virginia Redistricting Commission.
The Board of Visitors’ March 7, 2025 resolution dissolving the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Partnerships and directing a broader compliance review of University programs remains in place and continues to guide the University’s DEI policies.
The meeting marked the start of the 71st term of the UJC, in which Allison McVey, former UJC chair and fourth-year College student, passed her role as chair to Zach Davidson, former vice chair for first years and third-year College student.
The University Board of Elections voted in a 2-1 decision to uphold the Spring 2026 Student Council Presidential election results Wednesday, affirming third-year Commerce student Michael Mitchell as the winner of the presidential race.
Internal elections to select the new chair and vice chairs took place during the Honor Committee’s annual Graves Mountain Lodge retreat March 27-29.
Ryan will deliver the commencement address at John Paul Jones Arena May 15 as part of Valedictory Exercises.