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EDITORIAL: Honor lives on — with room for improvement

With first-year students preparing to sign the Honor Code at commencement, the Honor System is once again a subject of debate at the University. In the past few months, critiques of Honor played a role in the Jefferson Council’s “ResetUVA” initiative which advocated for former University President Jim Ryan’s ouster. In fact, the Jefferson Council pronounced the “death” of the Honor System and laid the blame squarely at Ryan’s feet. 

KING: Virginia’s felons deserve the opportunity to work without discrimination

The Commonwealth of Virginia has an incarceration rate higher than both the United States and any other independent, democratic nation in the world. Moreover, these formerly incarcerated individuals have an uphill battle to fight when it comes to being fully reintegrated into the State. Beginning on July 1, 2026, however, formerly incarcerated individuals with no new convictions after a certain amount of time — seven years for misdemeanors and 10 years for felonies — will be able to petition to have their records sealed. This law will go a long way to signal that formerly incarcerated Virginians are still Virginian citizens and deserve to be treated as such by their employers and communities.

Committee on U.Va. Wise hears from faculty representative, discusses growth

The Board of Visitors Committee on the College at Wise met Friday morning to discuss enrollment growth, and Wise representatives shared updates on academic programs, housing and community events which have occurred this spring. 

UJC finalizes 15 cases in spring semester

The University Judiciary Committee adjudicated 15 cases, all involving individuals, from Jan. 1 to May 10. The Committee released its Spring 2025 Statistics Report to the University community June 4, which detailed cases including 11 alleged violations of Standard 2 — conduct which intentionally or recklessly threatens health and safety — and five alleged violations of Standard 1 — physical assault. 10 pending cases remain on the docket to be processed in the fall.

Academic and Student Life Committee discusses accreditation and student internships

The Board of Visitors’ Academic and Student Life Committee met Thursday to hear presentations from Interim Provost Brie Gertler, current and former Student Council presidents, and student participants in the University’s Internship Placement Program. The Committee also heard from the incoming men’s basketball Coach Ryan Odom.

Buildings and Grounds Committee approves 2025 Major Capital Plan

The Board of Visitors Buildings and Grounds Committee unanimously approved changes to the 2025 Major Capital Plan Thursday, which will total $1.85 billion — down from $2.06 billion in 2024. This decrease comes from the deferral of 12 previously authorized capital projects which would have totaled an additional $329 million but were removed from the 2025 plan due to insufficient funding sources. 

Health System Board discusses two recent $25 million donations

The Board of Visitors’ Health System Board reported Thursday that two recent anonymous $25 million donations have put U.Va. Health over their $1 billion goal for the Honor the Future fundraising campaign. The Board also discussed the goals and vision of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology and voted to approve the fiscal year 2026 operating budget.  

Honor Committee discusses fall Support Officer recruitment

The Honor Committee met virtually Sunday for the first of its summer meetings and discussed the selection and recruitment of new Support Officers, which will occur at the beginning of the fall semester. 

Virginia baseball’s breakup is painful, in more ways than one

Sunday night, Coach Brian O’Connor was named the head coach at Mississippi State as confirmed through a team message shared with The Cavalier Daily. It was, to many, a shocking move. Many couldn’t help but think of the fact that Virginia recently lost another legendary coach, Tony Bennett of men’s basketball, just eight months ago to retirement.

VEGA: In defense of President Jim Ryan

To attend a University where every student knows the president's name is uncommon. To attend a University where the student body holds its president in such high regard and admiration is a noteworthy phenomenon. That being said, to attend a University where alumni think they should have the ability to fire the president at will, is something different altogether. 

Mini Crossword—June 6

New era, same fight: Virginia rowing finishes 10th at NCAAs

This past weekend, Virginia rowing capped off a season of transformation and perseverance with a 10th place finish at the NCAA Rowing Championships on Lake Mercer, N.J. In their first NCAA appearance under Coach Wesley Ng, the Cavaliers showed both strength and grit, proving they could hold their own on the national stage and finishing three spots higher than their 13th-place finish from the year before.

Previewing the June meeting of the Board of Visitors

The University’s Board of Visitors will convene Thursday and Friday to vote on plans for capital development, University budgets and audit plans. Various committees will also hear reports on the U.Va. Health System’s operations, University-wide fundraising progress and the University’s College at Wise among other topics of discussion. 

Uncovering Seven Society’s potential connection to the 7 Day franchise

Editor’s Note: This is a humor column.

Select Cavaliers advance to NCAA Championships

Coming off of a history-making win for the Virginia women at ACCs, the Cavaliers’ track and field postseason resumed in Jacksonville, Fla. this weekend for NCAA East Regionals. 

Coach Brian O’Connor to leave Virginia baseball for Mississippi State, sources say

Coach Brian O’Connor is leaving Virginia baseball after 22 seasons and heading to Mississippi State, according to sources close to the team who asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. 

Mini Crossword—June 3

After another winning season, where does Virginia go from here?

The 2025 season saw Virginia softball repeat much of its 2024 season. The Cavaliers (38-19, 14-10 ACC) broke team and individual offensive records, won a game in the ACC Championship and made the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year. 

PAYNE: La adquisición de la FEI por U.Va. daña a los niños de Charlottesville

Nota de la editora: Este artículo fue escrito originalmente por Michael Payne el 25 de mayo de 2025. Trabajamos para preservar el significado original en la traducción, pero no podemos garantizarlo.

GARVIE: U.Va. Health is rapidly falling behind on its responsibility to patients

Nearly one-third of Americans do not have routine access to primary care, and this certainly includes students — those with less comprehensive health insurance coverage or state policies may rely on the University for their care. However accessible U.Va. Health seems to students, both internal and external changes are leading to deteriorating provisions for the community and dramatic cuts in funding for healthcare services. As a result, students may begin to feel the effects of the temporary loss of accessible healthcare services like the Student Health & Wellness. In the face of controversy, the University must stand firm in their stance regarding prioritizing the well-being of the community by establishing policies that guarantee accessible services.