For the first time since 2019, University students, families and friends gathered on the Lawn for Final Exercises.
Harold is the Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Professor of History and chair of the History Department at the University of Virginia.
Speaking at Friday afternoon’s Valedictory Exercises, Sampson encouraged the graduating class to remember to stay motivated, have a good attitude and plan for success.
Members of UVA’s Class of 2022 received honors for compassion, service and their contributions to the University community.
To mark her final Final Exercises at UVA, the graduation stage is named after Pam Higgins, the master of major events on Grounds.
Hear three fourth-year students reading some of their best original work, to mark the 20th graduating class of the Area Program in Poetry Writing.
The Area Program in Poetry Writing graduates its 20th class this year. To mark the occasion, fourth-year student Isabella Salcedo, who is double-majoring in poetry writing and linguistics, reads her poem, “Path of Least Resistance.”