UVA graduates are filling their caps with favorite memories, symbols, quotes and photos as reminders of all that came before this triumphant graduation weekend – and all that lies ahead. See some of their designs.
From traveling foreign lands to probing scientific mysteries, soon-to-be UVA grads have garnered many fellowships, scholarships and research grants on their road to knowledge.
UVA fourth-year student and ROTC cadet Maggie Mulry will walk the Lawn with a diploma, a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and plans to serve as a field artillery officer. Four years ago, that would have been a shock to her.
Pain medication addiction is a major problem in the United States. UVA’s Ken Hsu is seeking ways to treat pain and control inflammation without dangerous side effects.
Before Final Exercises this weekend, dive into a quarter-century of data on the degrees awarded at the University of Virginia.
Samuel went out strong this year, completing a challenging capstone project, bringing music to Grounds and hosting an epic Lawn party to watch UVA take home the national championship in basketball.
When she was in elementary school, Kendall Burchard saw Sandra Day O’Connor on TV and told her mother she wanted to be a Supreme Court justice. Now, thanks to O’Connor and subsequent role models, Burchard will receive a UVA law degree Sunday.
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation received more than 2,000 nominations for the scholarships, which provide full financial support for four years of study at the University, as well as a number of enrichment programs.