UVA China Office Director Justin O’Jack recently took part in a table tennis match commemorating one that helped open diplomatic channels between China and the U.S. 50 years ago.
This year’s awards honor nine individuals and two teams from across the University who have built bridges, forged connections and served their communities at UVA and beyond.
As he awaits the NFL Draft this week, the Batten student and co-captain of the football team looks back on his time at UVA, where he learned that athletes can shape public policy.
Their dedicated efforts have led to the formation of new groups and programs in their respective schools to make lasting change – from the Grounds to Southwest Virginia.