IX Park to Host 55th Annual Restoration Ball
This Saturday, the IX Art Park will host UVa’s 55th annual Restoration Ball. The black-tie affair is presented by the Jefferson Society, and all proceeds from the event go to repairing and maintaining the...
HooPolls: Jefferson Statue Vandalism
On April 13th, the Thomas Jefferson statue on The Lawn was vandalized with the message "RACIST + RAPIST." We asked students about their knowledge and opinions on this issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnyAi-JnFuk
Produced by: Graham Barbour, Norah Mulinda,...
Main Street Arena Shutdown Impacts UVa Club Hockey
Earlier this month, Charlottesville residents and UVa hockey players bid farewell to the Main Street Arena after the establishment closed for good on April 2nd. Despite its struggle to stay afloat financially, the ice...
Former NFL Player and LGBTQ Activist Michael Sam Speaks at McLeod Hall
On Thursday, former NFL player and LGBTQ activist, Michael Sam, spoke at McLeod Hall in the final installment of UVa Engineering’s Excellence Through Diversity Distinguished Learning Series.
Susan Kools, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion,...
Jefferson’s Divisive Legacy: “Racist + Rapist,” Founder, or Both?
Early Friday morning, a statue of Thomas Jefferson just off of the UVa Lawn was spray painted with the words "Racist + Rapist."
The paint was removed a few hours after it was discovered. The...
Another Year, Another Day of Giving with GivingToHoosDay
On Tuesday, alumni, parents, and friends of the University from across the country and around the world came together to help make this year’s GivingToHoosDay the most successful one yet.
GivingToHoosDay is a 24-hour, University-wide...
