All incoming students who identify as Black are included as advisees in the program, and are matched with their advisors during the summer months ahead of move-in.
The name alternative ultimately brought to the Board would honor Shannon, who initiated coeducation and racial integration at the University.
The Crossings, Virginia Supportive Housing’s Charlottesville-based apartment complex, will receive $110,000 in funding from the grant.
Robinson also discussed racial disparities in funding education, noting that there are consistently higher levels of underfunding for minority groups.
The program offers academic support to first-year and transfer mentees, who are paired with upperclassmen mentors.
Ian Baucom, Executive Vice President and Provost of the University of Virginia, introduced “The Path to Research Preeminence" as a component of the 2030 plan.
The lights show and rink opened Nov. 17 and will remain open until Jan. 6.
The construction hinges upon an application to rezone the property for the new apartment building.
Creigh Deeds, Democratic candidate and State Senator since 2001, ran on a platform focused on mental health reform, healthcare accessibility, abortion access, and gun control.
Once elected, members will serve a four year term.
