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The gardens were designed initially to be multipurpose: divided in two, one half was possibly dedicated to the public whereas the half closest to the pavilion itself was generally reserved for a small kitchen garden bearing small herbs and other plants as well as a number of smaller, likely wooden structures.

History, nature take root in U.Va. Gardens

By Brigitte Meyer | September 2, 2021

Not many people are aware of the behind-the-scenes maintenance, history and surrounding architecture of the gardens since the inception of the University in the mind of Thomas Jefferson.

19 months later — where are we now?

By Brigitte Meyer and Abigail Challas | August 19, 2021

In recent weeks COVID-19 cases in Virginia have been steadily increasing at a rate similar to when the pandemic began. Experts give their thoughts on what the future may hold.

Acknowledging pandemic fatigue calls for reflection on coping mechanisms and cautious optimism.

How pandemic fatigue impacts student wellness through a year of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Brigitte Meyer | April 7, 2021

Beyond just demotivation, students have experienced significant changes to overall mental health and wellness due to added stress and the disruption of normalcy.

In order to combat the challenges of vaccinating in remote areas of Virginia, such as the Tidewater region, the Virginia Department of Health is partnering with pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, Harris Teeter, Kroger and Walmart, among others.

Virginia implements new strategies for equitable and timely vaccine distribution following initial challenges

By Brigitte Meyer | March 13, 2021

The release of a new registration system, the integration of local pharmacies into the grid of vaccination sites and legislation dedicated to increasing infrastructure and vaccine access.

The Joint Autism DRIVE assists individuals with autism and their families by providing information on education, healthcare and programming.

University researchers develop a community resource to assist individuals with autism

By Brigitte Meyer | March 4, 2020

The DRIVE is a part of the larger Autism STAR — Supporting Transformative Autism Research — program, which seeks to improve the quality of life of individuals with autism by gathering and performing research across disciplines and educating individuals and their families.

Brigitte Meyer

History, nature take root in U.Va. Gardens

19 months later — where are we now?

How pandemic fatigue impacts student wellness through a year of the COVID-19 pandemic

Virginia implements new strategies for equitable and timely vaccine distribution following initial challenges

University researchers develop a community resource to assist individuals with autism

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