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Student Experience
For This UVA Student, the General Assembly Session Is a Whirlwind
Meet the man at the center of Virginia’s senate page program, which brings young people from all over Virginia to Richmond for the legislative session.
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Student Experience
Backed by Money and Mentors, Undergrads Embark on Research Adventures
From exploring the metabolism of the fruit fly to plotting the career arc of an Australian artist, UVA students are using Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards to expand their base of knowledge.
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Student Experience
Human Biology Major Seeks to Apply Cannabis Compounds to Epilepsy
Brett Goerl is using his Harrison Undergraduate Research Award to explore alternative therapies for epilepsy.
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Student Experience
UVA Basketball Star Jocelyn Willoughby Named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Jocelyn Willoughby, who was named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, reflects on her UVA experience – both on and off the basketball court.
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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: UVA Lacrosse Team Raises $30K for Cancer Research
Members of the UVA men’s lacrosse team have raised $30,000 – and counting – for cancer research by shaving their heads.
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Student Experience
First-Year Lab Experience Gave This Student the Confidence to Aim for a Ph.D.
Rita Anane-Wae arrived at UVA wary of pursuing biomedical engineering. But then she met a mentor, landed a research grant – and fell in love with her work.
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UVA Ranks No. 3 in Sending Alumni to Serve in the Peace Corps
The University sent 68 volunteers to points around the world last year. Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, nearly 1,300 UVA alumni have served.
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Student Experience
Harrison Recipient Explores the Problems Latino Elementary Students Encounter
First-generation student Astrid Escobar draws on her family’s experiences in researching how Latinos interact with their children and local schools.

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