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Portrait of Cole Kleiman and Lily Dorathy standing together in their graduation gowns
Student Experience
New UVA grads chose from 7 ‘pathways’ leading to 1 goal
An initiative launched four years ago to integrate public service into the undergraduate experience is now graduating its first class.
Celia Cheng standing on a dock in her graduation gown.
Student Experience
She gave up sleep, vacations and Final Exercises, and she’d do it again
The Class of 2026’s Celia Cheng, a coxswain, has made lifelong memories at UVA by “doing something out of the ordinary.”
Kristen Taylor and  Chizoro Taylor wearing their graduation gowns smiling towards camera.
Student Experience
A childhood heart surgery and her mother’s career inspired this graduate’s path
Years after undergoing life-saving surgery at UVA Health Children’s, Kristen Taylor will graduate from UVA. Destination? Med school.
Ishan Bhikha cutting Mark Piatko’s hair on the Lawn.
Student Experience
Need a fresh haircut? Look to the Lawn
Ishan Bhikha practices his favorite hobby – cutting hair – right in front of the Rotunda.
Joseph Hardy standing on the Lawn with a large UVA flag.
Student Experience
ROTC cadet and UVA cheerleader works hard to honor his little brother
Class of 2026 graduate Joe Hardy channels his late brother’s resilience into leadership and service.
Split screen image of Paul Clancy dressed in half of a lab coat and half of a graduation gown.
Student Experience
This Hoo is receiving two degrees at once. But that’s not his proudest achievement
With guidance from UVA’s business and medical communities, Paul Clancy has established an entire “academy.”
Class of 2025 text overlaying a collage of photos of four graduating students previously featured in UVA Today
Student Experience
Where are they now? Catching up with UVA’s Class of 2025
One year after graduation, these alumni reflect on how their time on Grounds continues to shape their journeys.
Babikir Harane working on a laptop, surrounded by his wife and children
Student Experience
English is his fourth language: Learning is this Hoo’s happy place
UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies helped this graduating student learn about people while earning his degree.

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