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University News
President Ryan to the Class of 2026: Be Curious, Not Judgmental
A change of location didn’t deter UVA’s annual Opening Convocation and Honor Induction ceremony.
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Student Experience
What Do You Know About UVA? Ryan’s Trivia Quiz Tests Incoming Students
“Move-In Day Trivia” tests local knowledge of first-years who had just arrived on Grounds.
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Student Experience
Photos: First-Years, 4th Side, Fun Run
Move-in at UVA started strong and steadily built momentum throughout the weekend as 4,000 first-year students officially joined the University community.

Student Experience
Emotional Move-In for the Class of 2026
Mixed emotions – joy, sadness, pride – comingled as members of the Class of 2026 arrived on Grounds and, for now, parted with family and friends to begin their journeys at UVA.
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Student Experience
Helpful Greeters, Perfect Weather Welcome Students as Moving-In Begins at UVA
By Saturday evening, the 4,000 members of the Class of 2026 will be on Grounds, ready to hit the ground running.
Magnifying glass illustration over a photo of the annual Activities Fair on the Lawn
Student Experience
‘Hoo? What? Where?’ UVA’s Largest Student Activities Fair Is Coming. Puzzle It Here
The fair is Monday. The puzzle is now. Can you spot the ice skate? The leis? Zoom in and test your skills.
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University News
‘Torn Uniforms, One Shoe’: Former UVA Basketball Player on Mission To Aid Hometown
Tunji Soroye was known as a shot blocker for the Cavaliers. But now he’s delivering several assists to his native Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Business & Government
Alum Helps Administer New Act Putting U.S. Science and Tech at Forefront
As the United States makes greater technological strides through the CHIPS and Science Act, UVA alumnus Erwin Gianchandani will be a leader in the progress.
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