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The goal of the session is to explore “the role that free expression and free inquiry play in U.Va.’s academic enterprise and how they shape engagement with the ideas of others.”

Committee on Free Expression and Free Inquiry to hold community listening session on role of free speech at U.Va.

By Lauren O'Neil | May 3, 2021

The listening session is meant to give the community the chance to offer input on what free speech at the University means today.

University administrators clarified any undocumented or DACA student who has been admitted may request to have their $400 enrollment deposit waived.

Undocumented students and those with DACA status can request fee waivers for enrollment deposits

By Lauren O'Neil | May 2, 2021

Students can email Allyson Umali, assistant dean of undergraduate admissions, at aumali@virginia.edu to have the deposit waived, regardless of documentation status.

This year, the series aims to bring topics of equity and inclusion to the University through semi-structured conversations with individuals such as professor Eduardo Bonilla-Silva and author Ijeoma Oluo.

'Being antiracist is a journey, not a destination': Ibram X. Kendi delivers final talk of Racial Equity Speaker Series

By Lauren O'Neil | April 25, 2021

Kendi is the renowned National Book Award-winning author of “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America and How to Be an Antiracist.”

Incoming students discuss the University's recent test-optional application policy

By Lauren O'Neil | April 25, 2021

As the process for undergraduate admissions to the University is holistic, no specific weight is given to any portion of the application.

COVID-19 cases increase slightly following beginning of vaccine distribution to students Monday

By Lauren O'Neil | April 15, 2021

Of current cases, 59 are student cases and 16 are cases within faculty and staff, with a total average of 11 new cases between Sunday and Wednesday.

The weekly average positivity rate Wednesday was 0.43 percent while Wednesday’s weekly average for new cases was 8.1.

Daily COVID-19 case numbers remain in single digits with seven new cases reported Wednesday

By Lauren O'Neil | April 8, 2021

There have been 1,821 total cases reported during the spring semester as of Wednesday, in comparison to 1,548 total cases reported during the fall semester.

The weekly average of new cases per day increased this week, with a weekly average of 8 from Sunday to Wednesday in comparison to 5 between March 21 and 27.

University community records 16 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, 14 of which were students

By Lauren O'Neil | April 1, 2021

For now, students are urged to continue compliance with public health measures including mask-wearing, social-distancing and attending weekly prevalence testing appointments.

For now, the University continues to test students on a weekly basis and provide walk-in prevalence testing opportunities for faculty and staff as needed.

COVID-19 cases on Grounds remain low as more students receive vaccinations

By Lauren O'Neil | March 26, 2021

A large number of students traveled to Danville’s Community Vaccination Center earlier this week in hopes of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

Applying into majors and sustaining a social life are among the many obstacles students have faced this year, but many feel more comfortable a year in.

A year into virtual learning, second years have spent most of their time at U.Va. online

By Lauren O'Neil , Vivian Mok and Lexi Baker | March 24, 2021

With third year looming on the horizon, second-year students are starting to look toward the second half of their time at the University with hopes for a more typical college experience.

Dean of Students Allen Groves sent an email to the University community Wednesday afternoon acknowledging that St. Patricks Day is “ a day frequently marked by over-celebrating” and asking students to continue adhering to University guidelines regarding gatherings.

COVID-19 cases increase slightly from the weekend, with seven cases reported Monday through Wednesday

By Lauren O'Neil | March 18, 2021

The University continued to record low cases over the weekend, with no cases reported Saturday or Sunday. Cases then increased, however, with three new cases Monday and eight Tuesday.

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Committee on Free Expression and Free Inquiry to hold community listening session on role of free speech at U.Va.

Undocumented students and those with DACA status can request fee waivers for enrollment deposits

'Being antiracist is a journey, not a destination': Ibram X. Kendi delivers final talk of Racial Equity Speaker Series

Incoming students discuss the University's recent test-optional application policy

COVID-19 cases increase slightly following beginning of vaccine distribution to students Monday

Daily COVID-19 case numbers remain in single digits with seven new cases reported Wednesday

University community records 16 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, 14 of which were students

COVID-19 cases on Grounds remain low as more students receive vaccinations

A year into virtual learning, second years have spent most of their time at U.Va. online

COVID-19 cases increase slightly from the weekend, with seven cases reported Monday through Wednesday

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