Inside the University’s growing federal lobbying program
By Komal Reddymachu | July 29, 2026The University spent roughly $250,000 on federal lobbying in 2025 — about 25 percent more than in each of the two prior years.
Komal Reddymachu is a second-year student in the College majoring in Government and English. He is a staff writer on the news desk and has been writing for The Cavalier Daily since his first semester at U.Va. Komal enjoys writing about all topics, but he especially enjoys covering events around Charlottesville.
The University spent roughly $250,000 on federal lobbying in 2025 — about 25 percent more than in each of the two prior years.
The University's Board of Visitors looks far different today than it did even two years ago.
Sleadd said he hopes to convey the student experience to the Board, generally expand student participation in University governance and rebuild the connection between the student body and the Board.
This year, Valedictory Exercises will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena. As the official kickoff to graduation weekend, the ceremony will be open to all students and their families without ticketing restrictions.
The University released regular decision application decisions for the Class of 2030 Friday, completing its final admissions cycle and bringing total offers of admission across all cycles to 10,287 students from an applicant pool of 82,118.
Batten offers a two-year undergraduate major in Public Policy and Leadership as well as two minors in Public Policy and Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship.
U.Va. Dine plans to extend the availability of meals at central dining locations for Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, according to U.Va. Dine Marketing Manager Andrew Smith.
Within the group, Andrews is running for President, Lawrence is running for Vice President for Organizations and Frost is running for Vice President for Administration.
University Cavalier Food Pantry is hosting the SouperBowl of Caring donation drive — a series of events around Grounds to support students faced with food insecurity.
The University released early action application decisions for the Class of 2030 Jan. 30, offering admission to 7,151 students from a total of 57,495 applicants.