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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.

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 new policy brings the University's mask mandate in line with new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Tuesday.

Fully vaccinated individuals can gather without masks when socially distanced, U.Va. says

By CD News Staff | April 29, 2021

Individuals must still maintain a six-foot distance from one another, and masks are still required in larger settings, such as athletic events and the upcoming Final Exercises ceremonies.

In photographic evidence received by The Cavalier Daily, members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority can be seen violating the University's universal mask mandate, social distancing guidelines and six-person gathering limits that were in place when the events took place Feb. 12 and 14, respectively.

U.Va. confirms COVID-19 violations are being brought against five fraternities

By CD News Staff | February 20, 2021

In the Friday town hall, President Ryan said that there is “no doubt” that recruitment contributed to the rise in cases and willful violations of public health guidelines — as did “innocent mistakes.”

Before Monday, the previous single-day record was Sept. 17, when 59 cases were reported in a single day due to a testing backlog. This brings the total number of cases in the University community this semester to 974 — 605 of which are active.

U.Va. COVID-19 tracker reports 229 cases in a single day, shattering Tuesday's record of 121

By CD News Staff | February 17, 2021

The Commonwealth saw 2,284 new cases Tuesday, meaning the 229 cases reported Tuesday at the University are equal to 10 percent of cases recorded in the state.

City officials released body camera footage of the arrest after a video surfaced showing a CPD officer throwing a man to the ground during an arrest.

Videos show use of force by Charlottesville police officer on Downtown Mall

By CD News Staff | July 10, 2020

City officials released body camera footage of the arrest after a video surfaced showing a CPD officer throwing a man to the ground during an arrest.

James Alex Fields Jr. was found guilty of driving his car into a crowd of counter protesters at the Unite the Right rally in August 2017, killing one and injuring dozens of others.

James Fields Jr. to appeal state court convictions in Charlottesville car attack

By CD News Staff | December 12, 2019

Fields was sentenced to life in prison, plus 419 years and $480,000 in fines by the Charlottesville Circuit Court in July.

Student Council presidential candidates Ellie Brasacchio (left) and Arabella Lee (right).

Excerpts from interviews with the Student Council presidential candidates

By CD News Staff | February 28, 2019

Brassachio's platform focused on accessibility, while Lee's focused on cultural unity.

The sexual assault and robbery was reported Wednesday night near 14th St. NW and Grady Ave.

Robbery, sexual assault reported Wednesday night

By CD News Staff | September 20, 2018

A female victim reported a robbery and sexual assault Wednesday night, telling the University Police Department she was physically and sexually assaulted and that her wallet was stolen around 9:33 p.m., according to an alert sent to the U.Va. community.

University President Jim Ryan addresses the crowd at Old Cabell Hall.

‘We are sorry’: University President Jim Ryan delivers remarks on one-year anniversary of violent torchlit march at U.Va.

By CD News Staff | August 11, 2018

“We do nothing more than recognize our common humanity to say to those who were attacked around the statue last year: I am sorry,” Ryan said Saturday. “We are sorry.”

James E. Ryan was named as the University's next president in September. He is currently the dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and previously taught at the University of Virginia's School of Law.

Key administrative changes announced with Ryan’s transition

By CD News Staff and Emma Bradford | March 12, 2018

Searches for a new provost and chief operating officer will begin this spring.

CD News Staff

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

Fully vaccinated individuals can gather without masks when socially distanced, U.Va. says

U.Va. confirms COVID-19 violations are being brought against five fraternities

U.Va. COVID-19 tracker reports 229 cases in a single day, shattering Tuesday's record of 121

Videos show use of force by Charlottesville police officer on Downtown Mall

James Fields Jr. to appeal state court convictions in Charlottesville car attack

Excerpts from interviews with the Student Council presidential candidates

Robbery, sexual assault reported Wednesday night

‘We are sorry’: University President Jim Ryan delivers remarks on one-year anniversary of violent torchlit march at U.Va.

Key administrative changes announced with Ryan’s transition

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