A vibrant residential and student governance experience, blended with a few painful times, have left Omar Elhaj with memories and growth he never thought possible when he arrived on Grounds in 2016.

Two surprise performers will join President Jim Ryan in the May 16 special celebration of the Class of 2020 as a prelude to an eventual, in-person Finals Weekend to be held either this fall or in the spring of 2021.

The University is marshalling all its energy to fill the summer internship and employment void caused by COVID-19 with several new, virtual paid internships and free skill-building opportunities to keep students’ résumés fresh.

In talking with Felicia Aiyeotan, you would never suspect the effusive 6-foot-9 center from Nigeria had recently received a career-ending diagnosis.

Following the recommendations of a special committee, Ryan said there will be a virtual ceremony to confer degrees May 16. UVA will hold Final Exercises on the Lawn either this fall or next spring, depending on the state of the coronavirus pandemic.

From academics to student life and extracurricular activities, UVA’s Office of Admission has created many new ways for accepted students to learn more about UVA as they make their final college decisions.

UVA’s University Guide Service is using the app to inform and connect with accepted students who cannot visit Grounds because of the coronavirus.

Organizers are urging members of the public to participate in a survey quickly so that community leaders can hear their concerns and adjust policies to take into account how people in the region are coping.

Some students around the world got a bit of good news last week, receiving notices of admission in UVA’s regular decision offer cycle.

UVA alumnus Micah Iverson is one of five contestants vying for the championship of NBC’s singing competition.