UVA Outlines ‘Return to Grounds’ Plan for Fall Academic Semester

The University’s plan emphasizes safety elements such as virus testing, requirements for wearing masks, social distancing and thorough sanitizing of spaces.

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Historian Compares Today’s Protests to Civil Rights Movement of ’50s and ’60s

Kevin Gaines reflects on what was happening in the U.S. in the mid-20th century that brought about the civil rights movement, similarities and differences with recent protests, and the struggles for social and economic equality that remain.

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Nau Foundation Gift Fuels $44 Million Investment in UVA Democracy Projects

The foundation’s $27.5 million gift will be bolstered by more than $17 million from the Bicentennial Professors Fund to significantly advance the study and teaching of the history and principles of democracy.

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Ethical Thinking: Making Ordinary Decisions in Extraordinary Times

Jun 26, 2020

For Jarett Zigon, chair of UVA's Biomedical Ethics Program, focusing on our relationships is the key to making responsible choices during a pandemic.

Astronomer L. Ilsedore Cleeves Recognized Among Women Leaders in ‘STEM²D’

Jun 18, 2020

Astronomy's L. Ilsedore Cleeves wins a prestigious award recognizing her as female STEM leader and funding her efforts to train and mentor the next generation.

UVA Announces That All Students, Regardless of Citizenship Status, Are Eligible to Enroll

Jun 16, 2020

President Jim Ryan has announced that all students, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, will now be eligible for admission and enrollment at UVA.

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