U.Va.'s Class of 2015: Graduate Stories

Between April 27 and May 15, UVA Today will feature profiles of several of the many exceptional members of the graduating Class of 2015. These are stories of academic excellence, research prowess, extraordinary public service and much more. Together, they illustrate the rich experience of an education at the University of Virginia – one made possible by the students themselves.

The stories published so far include:

Shantell Bingham Bridges Cultural Barriers with Research, Photos

Choosing U.Va. 'For All the Wrong Reasons,' Calhoun Thrives

Unlikely 'Hoo is Graduating, But Has No Plans to Leave U.Va. Family

Hollywood Vet Goes Academic in Unconventional Path to U.Va.

One Darden Grad’s Journey From Iraq to Investment Banking

Medical Student Saves His Own Life

Latvian Excursion Spurred Blackburn to Life of Serving Others

A Tennis Pro’s Journey From One Historic Lawn to Another

From U.Va. to Texas and Back, Law Grad Embraces Change, Leadership

Grad Relishes Grand Tour of Monticello, U.Va. and the Humanities

Top Cadet Penatzer Is Prepared for Multiple Careers

Ph.D. Student Sets Physics Record, Adopts a Grandparent

In Tune With Nursing, Oboist Finds Her Rhythm in Patient Care

Graduate Includes Rotunda Renovation on Resume

Class of 2015:  U.Va. Poet Pursues Her Passion for Art and Politics

Three Students, Three Unique Paths to a Nursing Degree

James Duke Talks Finding his Passion in South Asian Studies

Devotion to Family Earns SCPS Student a Quick Degree

Grad Creates Community with ‘Bring Your Own Cup’

McIntire Grad Balances Ballroom Dance, High Finance

For more information on graduation weekend, visit the official Final Exercises 2015 website.

For a separate series of photo profiles published by the Class of 2015’s Fourth Year Trustees, follow @2015uva on Instagram.