Going from a small town to a big city prosecutor’s office wasn’t an easy journey for Brooke Swann, a recent graduate of UVA’s School of Law.
The members of the Class of 2020 faced an unexpected end to their time at the University of Virginia, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced an abrupt exit from Grounds and a shift to online courses. However, their contributions to UVA will last far beyond their final semester, and their contributions to the world are just beginning. Meet some of the members of this extraordinary class.
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.
Recent graduate Brett Goerl, who hopes someday to become a doctor, made the most of his final day on Grounds.
Meet the recent graduate who makes online theater during a global pandemic possible. Andy Carluccio combined his computer science and drama majors to develop a new tool for the future of the performance industry.
Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton and Dr. Leigh Ann Webb designed a free eBook, “We’re Going to Be O.K.,” with communities of color in mind. It was among the top five in a recent COVID-19 children’s eBook competition.
UVA’s Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center announced two 2020 Distinguished Alumnae as UVA marks two important anniversaries for women at the University.
Dave Matthews wrote the song during quarantine and performed it during Saturday’s virtual celebration of the Class of 2020, the latest example of his many efforts to support the community where he got his start.