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.
He’s likely the only human being to score goals on all three NCAA levels, and then go on to make a participatory documentary about his experiences as a Sherpa in the Himalayas.
The annual Double Hoo research grants offer graduate students an early opportunity to mentor undergraduates, and give undergraduates an experienced partner to aid in the pursuit of their research goals.
As part of the University of Virginia’s virtual celebration of the Class of 2020 on Saturday, the homegrown rock star performed one of his newest songs, written during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also a distance runner, she finds reward in the solitary pursuit of excellence while working toward the common good.
Two UVA astronomy students take their research into the galaxy with the help of a Double Hoo grant.
They might not have been on the Lawn Saturday, but UVA’s newest graduates – and faculty, families and friends – found ways to celebrate on what was to be their graduation day.
Saturday’s virtual celebration included remarks from President Jim Ryan, appearances from Dave Matthews and Yo-Yo Ma and the conferral of degrees, marking the official end of this very unusual academic year.