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All graduating students from the Class of 2021 enjoyed the opportunity to walk the Lawn and process to Scott Stadium, where the ceremonies took place.

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U.Va. celebrates the Class of 2021 with weekend-long in-person celebration

By Kristin O’Donoghue | May 23, 2021

In order to comply with COVID-19 distancing requirements, two ceremonies were held each day throughout the weekend.

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Students discuss challenges with studying and taking virtual final exams, concerned about cheating

By Sierra Martin and Vivian Mok | May 22, 2021

Second-year College student Vanessa Joachim said that students “don’t feel the energy shift” during finals season while finals are online and that the environment feels the same as “it’s been all year.”

Currently, 84 rising second years are assigned to live in the Johnson, Malone and Weedon dorms while another 295 are assigned to Lambeth Apartments.

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Housing and Residence Life launches Connect2Grounds for rising second-year students

By Lexi Baker | May 17, 2021

The program will remain in place even after the pandemic has ended as a long term initiative to create more meaningful housing opportunities.

In his new role at Syracuse University, Groves will oversee the programs, services and personnel ranging from student health and career services to multicultural affairs and residence life.

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Dean of Students Allen Groves departs from U.Va. after more than 14 years

By CD News Staff | May 17, 2021

Groves was named dean of students in June 2008.

The ceremony began with the traditional academic procession from the Lawn to Scott Stadium.

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U.Va. holds in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 after one year delay

By Maryann Xue | May 16, 2021

Melody Barnes, Dorothy Danforth Compton Professor and Co-Director of the Democracy Initiative, actively encouraged the Class of 2020 to participate in their communities and advocate for change.

Individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated are still required to wear masks around others — both indoors and outdoors — and all other University policies on physical distancing, gatherings and prevalence testing remain in effect.

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University lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated members of the community

By Zach Rosenthal , Maryann Xue and Eva Surovell | May 14, 2021

The changes will go into effect Saturday at 9 a.m. and are in accordance with newly announced statewide and Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.

SB 21-35 proposes the Student Council summer budget, which allocates student activities fee funding and money specifically for Student Council.

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Student Council passes resolution in support of the For the People Act, proposes summer budget

By Kiki McLaughlin | May 13, 2021

The resolution supports the For the People Act, which is a Congressional bill for democracy reform that aims to make federal voting more accessible, end gerrymandering, increase election security, strengthen and enforce campaign finance laws and increase ethical standards in government.

The Class of 2020 will be given the chance to walk the Lawn this weekend.

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Alumni launch fund to help Class of 2020 come back for Final Exercises

By Luke Stone | May 13, 2021

The fund reimburses up to $500 per alum in travel related expenses, which the application listed as including, “gas expenses, plane ticket, train ticket, bus ticket, rental car fees and hotel or other accommodation costs.”

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Students and faculty discuss the past, present and future of anti-Asian violence

By Vivian Mok | May 13, 2021

According to GasBuddy.com, 52 percent of gas stations across Virginia are out of fuel.

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Gas shortages reach Charlottesville after Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack

By Zach Rosenthal | May 12, 2021

Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency Tuesday and issued an executive order that increased flexibility and funding for state and local governments to ensure adequate fuel supply.

Research behind U.Va. Unionists was conducted by Neumann, Kurtz and around a dozen student researchers.

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U.Va. Unionists project documents alumni and faculty who supported the Union during Civil War

By Jee-Ho Kim | May 11, 2021

On the U.Va. Unionists website, visitors can access primary source documents and essays outlining each Unionist’s life and contributions before, during and after the Civil War.

The Commission — which includes subcommittees on public engagement, case studies, inventory of historical sites and historical context and background — uses input from the public to decide whether local Confederate monuments should be relocated or changed.

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Former BRC members call on City Council to immediately cover Confederate statues ahead of removal

By Emma Gallagher | May 11, 2021

Established by the Charlottesville City Council in May 2016, the Commission was created after City Councillors Kristin Szakos and Wes Bellamy brought the idea to then Mayor Mike Signer.

The Toddler’s House will also provide a demonstration and research site for University faculty and students investigating the principles and characteristics of evidence-based early-childhood learning and its potential for multi-generational, transformative impact within under-resourced communities.

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Jefferson Trust awards over $100,000 of grants to community projects supporting anti-racist curricula, STEM and access to education

By Kristin O’Donoghue | May 7, 2021

The selection process involves a reading and evaluation of the submitted grant proposals, wherein board members look for how a grant can impact and reach students and the community.

During a normal semester, students tend to capitalize on the physical proximity of professors in their classrooms, arriving to lecture a few minutes early or lingering after to chat.

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Students and faculty look forward to fall semester and return to in-person learning

By Leigh Bierman | May 6, 2021

The prospect of returning to normalcy is exciting yet daunting, many students and faculty members said.

Students have commented on a feeling of monotony this semester, where sitting at the computer all day has caused days to blend together.

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Students question if break days fully substituted spring break following final break day

By Stratton Marsh | May 6, 2021

With finals approaching and no more break days, students have raised questions as to whether these break days provided them with an opportunity to rest.

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Charlottesville City Council authorizes notice to remove, relocate, contextualize or cover Lee and Jackson statues

By Maryann Xue | May 5, 2021

The Council intends to publish the notice and then hold a public hearing at its June 7 meeting.

More than 20 attendees — including students, professors, alumni and parents — spoke during the listening session, which was conducted via conference call.

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Students, faculty, alumni and parents voice opinions on free speech at U.Va. at community listening session

By Stratton Marsh | May 4, 2021

Alumni, parents and faculty expressed frustration that students in classes were afraid to voice opinions, but students on the call had different free speech concerns.

SPC placed Charlottesville and much of Virginia under a “slight” threat of severe weather, a two out of five on their severe thunderstorm risk categories.

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Storm Prediction Center issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Charlottesville area

By Zach Rosenthal | May 4, 2021

The watch warns of wind gusts of greater than 70 miles per hour and hail up to one-and-a-half inch diameter.

There are currently 14 active cases in the community, ten being students and four being faculty and staff.

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U.Va. COVID-19 dashboard reports a 0.09% positivity rate for week of April 26

By Amanda Pallas | May 4, 2021

Last Sunday, the positivity rate for the entire community was 0.26 percent whereas it is currently 0.09 percent.

The goal of the session is to explore “the role that free expression and free inquiry play in U.Va.’s academic enterprise and how they shape engagement with the ideas of others.”

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Committee on Free Expression and Free Inquiry to hold community listening session on role of free speech at U.Va.

By Lauren O'Neil | May 3, 2021

The listening session is meant to give the community the chance to offer input on what free speech at the University means today.

U.Va. celebrates the Class of 2021 with weekend-long in-person celebration

Students discuss challenges with studying and taking virtual final exams, concerned about cheating

Housing and Residence Life launches Connect2Grounds for rising second-year students

Dean of Students Allen Groves departs from U.Va. after more than 14 years

U.Va. holds in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 after one year delay

University lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated members of the community

Student Council passes resolution in support of the For the People Act, proposes summer budget

Alumni launch fund to help Class of 2020 come back for Final Exercises

Students and faculty discuss the past, present and future of anti-Asian violence

Gas shortages reach Charlottesville after Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack

U.Va. Unionists project documents alumni and faculty who supported the Union during Civil War

Former BRC members call on City Council to immediately cover Confederate statues ahead of removal

Jefferson Trust awards over $100,000 of grants to community projects supporting anti-racist curricula, STEM and access to education

Students and faculty look forward to fall semester and return to in-person learning

Students question if break days fully substituted spring break following final break day

Charlottesville City Council authorizes notice to remove, relocate, contextualize or cover Lee and Jackson statues

Students, faculty, alumni and parents voice opinions on free speech at U.Va. at community listening session

Storm Prediction Center issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Charlottesville area

U.Va. COVID-19 dashboard reports a 0.09% positivity rate for week of April 26

Committee on Free Expression and Free Inquiry to hold community listening session on role of free speech at U.Va.

Dune delivers on style but lacks on substance

U.Va endowment reaches record high of $14.5 billion in 2020-2021 fiscal year

Faculty Senate meets to discuss future of instruction at U.Va.

CANO-SANTIAGO: Abolish the colony — Puerto Rican independence is long overdue

Masking announcement follows Cavalier Marching Band petition to play wind instruments during football games

YDSA calls on U.Va. to fire Longo, defund Ambassadors ahead of Defund UPD event

Cancellation of Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn prompts student volunteering

CYNN: Self-segregation at the University is real, and it’s not inherently a bad thing

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Virginia heads west, hoping to continue winning streak against No. 25 BYU

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