The new commission will give recommendations to the University’s president on documentation and recognition of the era of segregation at the University.
Valedictory Exercises includes the presentation of University and class awards, the class gift and a speech from a keynote speaker while Final Exercises consists of the formal graduation process.
Several public forums are taking place throughout February.
Echols Scholar Program Director Kelsey Johnson said the program should be more than shared living and priority registration.
After being rejected from U.Va. due to his race, Gregory Swanson successfully filed a lawsuit and was admitted as the first African-American student in 1950.
The Ivy Corridor spans from Emmet Street West to Copeley Road.
Following the tragedy in August, the University faced criticism for their response. As a result, they have amended several policies in an attempt to better student safety.
The three former administrators and faculty members worked in various departments.
