Harry Gaver Jr., who starred in lacrosse and tennis and was active in many organizations on Grounds, will be laid to rest July 24 at Arlington National Cemetery, thanks to DNA analysis.
ESPN recognized the former Cavalier football star as the winner of its Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his efforts to boost literacy and provide clean drinking water in East Africa.
In recognition of UVA student-athletes’ national success this year, Capital One will present a trophy and a $200,000 check for student-athlete scholarships during Wednesday night’s ESPY awards.
Three former members of the UVA women’s soccer team are on the United States women’s national soccer team that defeated the Netherlands in the World Cup on Sunday in France.
The University has finished in the top 30 every year since in the 26-year history of the program, which recognizes the overall quality of collegiate athletics programs based upon finishes in NCAA competition.
The all-time scoring leader in Cavalier women’s basketball history, Wright has returned to the program as an assistant coach, bringing energy and initiative to her new post.