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Graduation Balloons Buoy Young Patients’ Spirits
Volunteers gathered the Class of 2020’s balloons and distributed them to patients at UVA Children’s.
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Class of 2020: Memories and Moments From a Long-Anticipated Celebration
Take a look back at some special moments from Sunday’s celebrations, as the University of Virginia’s Class of 2020 reunited to walk the Lawn and celebrate after a long pandemic year.
Melody Barnes standing at the podium during Final Exercises giving a speech

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Melody Barnes Addresses UVA’s Class of 2020
Melody C. Barnes, co-director of the University of Virginia's Democracy Initiative, addressed the Class of 2020 during a special Final Exercises ceremony held one year after original celebrations were postponed.
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After 14 Years, Much Beloved Dean Allen Groves Is Moving On
After 14 years as UVA’s dean of students, Allen W. Groves is departing to serve as senior vice president, student experience at Syracuse University
Arial view of final exercises in the stadium
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Photos: The Class of 2020 Finally Gets to Walk the Lawn, Celebrate Together
See photos from a special Final Exercises, starting with a walk down the Lawn and ending with a ceremony in Scott Stadium.
Melody Barnes standing at the podium giving a speech at graduation
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‘The In-Between Times:’ Melody Barnes’ Address to the Class of 2020
UVA Democracy Initiative co-director Melody Barnes addressed the Class of 2020 during a special Final Exercises on Sunday. Read the full text of her speech.
James B. Murray Jr. standing at a wooden podium giving a speech at Final Exercises
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Rector James Murray’s Address to the Classes of 2020, 2021
UVA Rector James B. Murray Jr. urged graduates to always seek new knowledge, and to come back to UVA to share what they have learned.
President Ryan standing at a podium giving a speech at Final Exercises
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President Jim Ryan’s Remarks to the Class of 2020
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan addressed the Class of 2020 Sunday in a special celebration a year after their virtual graduation.

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