University Judiciary Committee elects leadership for 2026-27 term
By Melody Yuan | April 14, 2026The UJC Executive Committee is composed of five voting members and seven non-voting members.
The UJC Executive Committee is composed of five voting members and seven non-voting members.
The Faculty Senate’s Executive Council met Friday to hear updates from University President Scott Beardsley on his future strategic planning for the University, which will aim to build upon former University President Jim Ryan’s 2030 Plan.
The Engineering Student Council — a Special Status Organization within the School of Engineering and Applied Science — will host its 33rd annual Engineering Week Monday through Friday.
U.S. News releases graduate school rankings each April, and undergraduate institution rankings in the fall.
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.