The foundation’s $27.5 million gift will be bolstered by more than $17 million from the Bicentennial Professors Fund to significantly advance the study and teaching of the history and principles of democracy.
UVA’s Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center announced two 2020 Distinguished Alumnae as UVA marks two important anniversaries for women at the University.
He’s likely the only human being to score goals on all three NCAA levels, and then go on to make a participatory documentary about his experiences as a Sherpa in the Himalayas.
Saturday’s virtual celebration included remarks from President Jim Ryan, appearances from Dave Matthews and Yo-Yo Ma and the conferral of degrees, marking the official end of this very unusual academic year.
Speaking alone from the Lawn, Ryan asked this year’s class what they will carry with them as they re-enter the world. See his full remarks.
The University virtually conferred degrees on Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. EDT
The University of Virginia celebrated the Class of 2020 virtually on May 16 – during the class’s originally scheduled graduation weekend – while planning in-person Final Exercises for a later date.
Look back at the highs and lows, as the University of Virginia shifted from a fall and winter full of highlights to a spring like no other.