Nominate a Leader for 2014 Diversity Award
Anne E. BromleyThe University of Virginia’s Office for Diversity and Equity is accepting nominations for the 2014 John T. Casteen III Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Leadership Award. The honor recognizes a...
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Rita Dove, Michael Eric Dyson Headline U.Va.’s 2014 MLK Commemoration
Anne E. BromleyNote: At the “Honoring Rita Dove: An American Poet” program Jan. 31, violinist Boyd Tinsley of the Dave Matthews Band will make remarks after the screening of the film, “Rita Dove: An...
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U.Va. Black History Month Focuses on Film, Fun and Games
Anne E. BromleyFrom a showing of Spike Lee’s classic 1989 movie, “Do the Right Thing,” to the current Oscar contender, “12 Years a Slave,” Black History Month at the University of Virginia will feature...
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U.Va. Servant-Leaders Honored at 2014 Image Awards Ceremony
Anne E. BromleyThe term “servant-leader” was coined in the 1970s, but the concept is as old as history, George K. Martin, rector of the University of Virginia, said Thursday night. Martin, the first...
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U.Va.’s 2014 Casteen Diversity Awards Go to Darden Professor, Student
Anne E. BromleyTwo members of the University of Virginia, a faculty member and an undergraduate, embody the ideals and spirit of the 2014 John T. Casteen III Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Leadership...
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Initiative Seeks To Encourage More Native Americans to Pursue Higher Education
Lisa KesslerIn the United States, only 13 percent of Native Americans have earned a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average of 27.9 percent. At the University of Virginia, less...
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Plaque Honors Henry Martin, Who Rang the University’s Bell for 50 Years
Anne E. BromleyCountless people walk the brick path every day that winds in front of the University Chapel. Now if they pause, they see a plaque installed there that recognizes a fixture of the...
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Success of VA-NC Alliance for Minority Participation Leads to Continued Funding
Anne E. Bromley“They told us that there have been astrochemists who work their whole life and never find new molecules, and we did this in our first experiment of the summer,” said David Vasquez, a...
View ArticleEvents Commemorate Native Heritage Month
The American Indian Student Union at the University of Virginia presents several events to celebrate Native Heritage Month this month.The movie, “The Only Good Indian,” a Sundance Film Festival...
View Article2013 King Celebration Will Explore Civil Rights Struggles on Many Fronts
Anne E. BromleyUPDATE, JAN. 15, 2013: The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery has cancelled his scheduled Jan. 24 appearance for health reasons. A replacement has not yet been announced.The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery,...
View ArticleNominate a Leader for 2013 Diversity Award
Anne E. BromleyUPDATE, Feb. 1, 2013: The nomination deadline has been extended through Feb. 14.The University of Virginia’s Office for Diversity and Equity is accepting nominations for the 2013 John T....
View ArticleBlack History Month Events Focus on Defining the African-American Community
Anne E. BromleyBlack History Month at the University of Virginia this year features events, all free and open to the public, that highlight black history and community through different media of...
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Crowd Celebrates Julian Bond’s Life and Achievements
Anne E. BromleySpoiler alert: At the end of the recent documentary, “Julian Bond: Reflections from the Frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement,” Bond, emeritus professor of history in the University of...
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African American Heritage Center Honors U.Va.’s Black History Month with...
Robert HullIn conjunction with the University of Virginia’s celebration of Black History Month, the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in Charlottesville is presenting its inaugural...
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King’s Legacy of Public Service and Social Justice Echoes Through U.Va....
Anne E. BromleyHundreds of people from the University of Virginia and surrounding communities gathered at more than 30 events over several weeks in January and early February to discuss and celebrate...
View ArticleForum Examines Lower Numbers of Black Students at U.Va.
Anne E. BromleyTwo panelists at a forum Monday night said a recent apparent decline in the number of African-American students coming to the University of Virginia is primarily due to financial...
View ArticleSullivan, Vice Presidents Say ‘Abhorrent’ Speech on Beta Bridge ‘Will Not Be...
UPDATED, May 6, 2013, to add mention of homophobic comments also painted on the bridge.University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan on Thursday emailed a statement condemning racist and...
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Analysis of U.Va.’s Incoming Class Shows Consistent Quality With Dynamic Change
McGregor McCanceIn broad terms, the undergraduate class that will enter the University of Virginia in August strongly resembles those of other recent years.Completed applications for the Class of 2017...
View ArticleMay 31 statement of University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan
Statement of University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan:CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 31, 2013 -- On Wednesday, May 29, the provost issued a statement to faculty who were concerned by some...
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Virginia Folklife Program Knows ‘National Treasure’ When It Hears It
Rebecca P. ArringtonNothing calms the spirit like music, especially gospel. And one artist in Virginia, who celebrated her 83rd birthday July 4, is considered “queen” of the genre.She’s evangelist...
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