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Honor Committee holds first meeting of the new academic year, selections of new support officers to be held in coming weeks

By Ashley Mosby | August 30, 2022

At the final meeting of the spring semester, the Honor Committee expressed interest in the development of a multi-sanction system but plans for this were not discussed at the meeting on Sunday.

Jenkins remembers Robertson’s legacy as creating exceptional opportunities and learning experiences for McIntire students.

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McIntire School of Commerce supporter Julian Robertson, Jr. dies at 90

By Avery Donmoyer | August 29, 2022

Robertson was a signatory of the Giving Pledge, which means that he formally pledged to donate the majority of his wealth to philanthropic projects.

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University Democrats and the Democratic Party of Virginia call for Ellis’ resignation or removal

By Lexi Baker | August 29, 2022

The statement draws attention to Ellis’ controversial past as a student where he played a role in bringing a eugenicist to speak and refused to co-sponsor an event with the Gay Student Union.

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Shots fired incident reported in 200 block of 9th Street

By Lexi Baker | August 29, 2022

Witnesses reported hearing multiple gun shots and the sound of a vehicle being stuck but no description of the subject was provided.

Founded in 1972 at the University, GSU was later renamed the Lesbian and Gay Student Union and today is known as the Queer Student Union.

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Ellis denied Gay Student Union co-sponsorship request as student, archives show

By Eva Surovell and Ava MacBlane | August 28, 2022

The decision came just a month after Ellis and the Union had also been at the center of controversy for hosting a debate featuring William Shockley.

Student Council meetings are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Newcomb Hall.

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Student Council wraps up summer funding round, looks to fall semester

By Emma Gallagher | August 27, 2022

Ryan Cieslukowski, director of funding reform and support updates and fourth-year Batten student, shared several updates related to the Student Activities Fee funding process.

Neither the University Police Department nor the Charlottesville Police Department made any arrests at the annual Wertland Street Block Party.

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Charlottesville Police Department records no arrests at Wertland Street Block Party

By John Bedell | August 26, 2022

While none of these arrests were made specifically on Wertland St. — instead being made on Madison Ln. — these arrests coincided with the date of Block Party.

Former medical student Kieran Bhattacharya was dismissed from the University’s School of Medicine in 2018.

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Court grants University’s motion for summary judgment in Bhattacharya case

By Emma Gallagher | August 24, 2022

The opinion concluded that the reason for Bhattacharya’s dismissal was that he was “repeatedly involuntarily committed to mental health institutions for threatening others” — incidents which happened to occur around the same time as his statements at the panel.

More than 500 organizations attended this year's fair.

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Student Activities fair showcases diverse organizations from all over Grounds

By Merrill Hart | August 23, 2022

No students passed out at this year's fair.

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Board of Visitors meets for annual retreat, emphasizes working together despite political differences

By Lexi Baker | August 23, 2022

University President Jim Ryan said the University has remarkable standing among other universities, as seen through financial reports, rankings and financial aid opportunities.

Students have been preparing for move-in most of the summer, as incoming students received their dorm assignments and respective move-in date and time slot in June.

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Class of 2026 arrives on Grounds anticipating new friends, experiences

By Lexi Baker and Julianne Saunders | August 22, 2022

Move-in will continued through the weekend.

Ryan emphasized the importance of free speech and curiosity during his speech.

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Class of 2026, transfer students welcomed in convocation ceremony

By Emma Gallagher | August 22, 2022

Another important topic was the enduring influence of the Honor system, in light of recent changes.

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NAACP responds to vandalism reported along Dawson’s Row

By Lexi Baker | August 21, 2022

An unknown person or persons broke two window panes of a building with the use of two rocks.

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Students anticipate their first year at U.Va. with excitement, nerves

By Eileen Powell | August 21, 2022

Delia Hughes, an incoming first-year College student from Northern Virginia, hadn’t initially planned on attending an in-state school, but she became attracted to the involvement of students when she visited Grounds.

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Grit to open first on-Grounds location Thursday

By Merrill Hart | August 21, 2022

Grit's recent announcement did not list a specific opening time, but stated that the opening date for its new location in Nau Hall is “imminent.”

Some clubs — such as the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team, Virginia Polo team, the Personal Finance Club at U.Va. and the Virginia Gentlemen Club — are also required to complete the training because they have new member processes similar to that of Greek life.

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U.Va. to require all members of Greek life to attend hazing prevention training

By Margaret Glass | August 19, 2022

Adam's Law — which took effect July 1 — mandates new hazing prevention training and institutional transparency requirements at all higher education institutions in the state.

Shockley did not have training in genetics, biology or psychology — a white nationalist, he dedicated decades in an attempt to prove that Black Americans suffered from “retrogressive evolution.”

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Ellis at center of controversy over eugenicist speaker while at U.Va., archives show

By Eva Surovell | August 18, 2022

When he was invited to visit the University in 1974, Shockley’s former accomplishments as a Nobel Prize-winning physicist had already been overshadowed by his dedication to eugenic theories, which made him an outcast in the academic community.

“I’m proud of why she died. I’m not proud that somebody killed her — but I’m proud that she was here doing what she could to show support for her fellow man, and that she stood with her friends.” Susan Bro, Heather's mother.

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PHOTO SERIES: Heather Heyer Memorial Way

By Ava MacBlane and Lauren O'Neil | August 18, 2022

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Shots fired reported in 800 block of Hardy Drive

By Lexi Baker | August 17, 2022

The suspect was reported to be running from the scene in an unknown direction and was described as a male.

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Corner Juice Laundry location to be replaced with vape and tobacco shop

By Ashley Mosby | August 13, 2022

The news comes after a succession of long-standing businesses permanently closed on the Corner and were subsequently replaced with a slew of new businesses.

Honor Committee holds first meeting of the new academic year, selections of new support officers to be held in coming weeks

McIntire School of Commerce supporter Julian Robertson, Jr. dies at 90

University Democrats and the Democratic Party of Virginia call for Ellis’ resignation or removal

Shots fired incident reported in 200 block of 9th Street

Ellis denied Gay Student Union co-sponsorship request as student, archives show

Student Council wraps up summer funding round, looks to fall semester

Charlottesville Police Department records no arrests at Wertland Street Block Party

Court grants University’s motion for summary judgment in Bhattacharya case

Student Activities fair showcases diverse organizations from all over Grounds

Board of Visitors meets for annual retreat, emphasizes working together despite political differences

Class of 2026 arrives on Grounds anticipating new friends, experiences

Class of 2026, transfer students welcomed in convocation ceremony

NAACP responds to vandalism reported along Dawson’s Row

Students anticipate their first year at U.Va. with excitement, nerves

Grit to open first on-Grounds location Thursday

U.Va. to require all members of Greek life to attend hazing prevention training

Ellis at center of controversy over eugenicist speaker while at U.Va., archives show

PHOTO SERIES: Heather Heyer Memorial Way

Shots fired reported in 800 block of Hardy Drive

Corner Juice Laundry location to be replaced with vape and tobacco shop

U.Va. confirms document reading “TICK TOCK” was left at scene of hate crime

Student Council representative body calls on Virginia General Assembly to deny Ellis’ appointment

Echols Scholars program welcomes Karl Shuve as the new director

WHITE: A memorial is not the end-all-be-all

Cville Sabroso is a refreshing expression of Latinx culture

U.Va. engineering professor’s novel cancer therapy moves to phase 1A clinical trials

Virginia volleyball starts conference play by losing narrowly to North Carolina and NC State

No. 10 Virginia field hockey cruises to victory against No. 11 Syracuse

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