Student Council’s general body passed a resolution Tuesday in support of House Bill 747, a bill which would allow undocumented immigrants to receive in-state tuition provided they meet certain requirements. Council’s resolution addressed the concerns and general support of various student groups.
The University hosted a national conference on sexual misconduct last week focusing on sexual misconduct procedures and the possibility of system-wide reforms at universities and colleges across the country.
Campaigns are in full swing for University Board Elections next week to Student Council, Honor Committee, Year-Specific Councils, and School Councils.
Virginia will look to further cement itself as the conference’s top team this week, as the Cavaliers will compete in the ACC Championships in Greensboro, N.C.
Every spring, the University accepts approximately 700 transfer students, a select group of students from widely varying backgrounds. In the fall, the new Wahoos join the university community along with incoming first-years, but these students took a different path to Charlottesville. Transfer students undergo a unique application process before taking their place in the student body alongside four-year students.
With student elections just one week away, the University Board of Elections is finalizing preparations, while candidates’ campaigns are in full swing.
The University Board of Visitors is set to vote on the approval of a Masters in Data Sciences program during this week’s meeting. The program, which will be housed in the College, will be discussed in during the Education Policy Committee meeting Thursday afternoon before going to the full Board Friday afternoon.
On Saturday, February 15th, the Virginia Glee Club presented the University of Virginia’s annual charity event: SingFest.
Sunday in the ITA National Tournament held in Houston, Texas, the No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis team lost its first match since May 2012. Looking to capture their sixth ITA Team Championship, the Cavaliers fell short against No. 5 Ohio State 4-3 in the semi-finals of the ITA tournament. It was the Cavaliers’ eighth consecutive appearance in the semi-finals of the tournament.
The Honor Committee repealed its decision made February 9 to place a question on the student elections ballot that would gauge student opinion on non-proctored exams. The Committee will conduct a survey instead.
Politics Prof. Larry Sabato announced he will no longer teach his introductory course in American politics – PLAP 1010 – after this semester. Sabato said the decision was in part personal and in part related to Politics Department staffing concerns.
The Cavaliers repelled a second-half Hokie (11-14, 1-11 ACC) comeback to win 80-64, the team’s 16th consecutive victory against in-state rival Virginia Tech.
This week on Love Connection, we solicited a special Valentine’s Day bachelor, Colin, to go on three dates.
The Virginia swimming and diving teams ended a largely successful regular season Saturday night with an emotional meet that brought out the best of the whole team — even those who didn’t swim.
A Virginia House of Delegates committee voted against a bill Thursday which would have raised the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.25 by 2015. Initially proposed by Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Centreville, the legislation cleared the state Senate the previous Tuesday.
Ten cumulative inches of snow fell on Charlottesville between Wednesday and Thursday last week. Plow crews and workers were still working to clear the roads and deal with the piled up snow on Friday.
Ernest Mead, a renowned music professor and former University student, passed away early Thursday evening from congestive heart failure. Mead, a member of the class of 1940, was 95.
Federal Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen ruled the Virginia prohibition of same-sex marriage was unconstitutional Thursday evening. The case, Bostic v. Rainey, challenged the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
The Batten School announced the hiring of Econ Profs. Issac Mbiti and Jay Shimshack during the past two weeks. The two will join the Batten School’s 39 faculty members.
The No. 17 Virginia men’s basketball team escaped with a 63-58 win on the road against Clemson Saturday.
