In talking with Felicia Aiyeotan, you would never suspect the effusive 6-foot-9 center from Nigeria had recently received a career-ending diagnosis.
Following the recommendations of a special committee, Ryan said there will be a virtual ceremony to confer degrees May 16. UVA will hold Final Exercises on the Lawn either this fall or next spring, depending on the state of the coronavirus pandemic.
Avery Bullock said the COVID-19 pandemic further solidified her mission: helping those in underserved communities gain access to timely, effective care and addressing the inequities that too often get in the way.
University of Virginia first-year medical student Mira du Plessis is drawn to two ancient arts: healing and forging metal.
Sinnott is a nursing student and three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll member who leads efforts to help children battling serious illness and to bring lacrosse to younger girls in Charlottesville.
Biology and statistics major Ashley Hirt and biomedical engineering major Nikita Sivakumar have received prestigious Beckman Scholarships, which provide $21,000 apiece in stipends and travel support.
In August, the school issued tablets to every student, faculty and staff member as a way to bridge the digital divide. Seven months later, they have proven indispensable.
The coronavirus hasn’t stopped UVA student volunteers from continuing to serve communities. It’s only galvanized them.