Ava MacBlane

Shots fired reported on Elliewood avenue

Bert Ellis threatens to “raise hell with the BOV” in text messages to Board members, U.Va. officials

In over 20 pages of texts between Ellis and various other members of the Board and University officials, Ellis is largely unfiltered in critiques of everything from the behavior of upper-level administrators to the University Guide service.

U.Va. to build $300 million biotechnology institute

The first phase of the institute will be additionally funded by an initial investment of $50 million from the state and $150 million from the University.

Undergraduate and graduate student leadership requests Senate leaders deny Ellis’ confirmation to Board of Visitors

Since the announcement of his appointment to the Board by Governor Glenn Youngkin in August, Ellis has been at the center of controversy.

Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. appears before court in-person for the first time

This was the first time Jones appeared in-person before the court. 

Faculty Senate discusses amendment to proposal for change in Board representation

The proposed amendment would instead require the Senate to propose a slate of three candidates to the Board, who will then select one individual from the three to serve as the representative.

Virginia State Police investigation remains ongoing, confirms details of Sunday

The investigation confirmed that Jones, along with a professor and 22 other students, traveled to the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C. Sunday to attend a theater performance. 

U.Va. requests independent external review of Sunday’s events

University leadership expect for the review to provide a deeper understanding about what led to Sunday’s tragedy.

Memorial service scheduled for Saturday, two injured students identified

The memorial will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena — the University announced today that the football game against Coastal Carolina which was scheduled for Saturday had been canceled.

Suspect Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. faces charges at Albemarle General District Court

Prosecutors told the judge that witnesses saw Jones targeting specific people on the bus.