OPINION: The Proud 12%, UVa’s First-Generation College Students
First-generation college students (FGCS) face an array of unique challenges upon enrollment that extend years past graduation. The formative years of a university career are already daunting, and each year, a new group of...
Addressing Displacement in Charlottesville
Charlottesville is often considered and even advertised as a ‘college town,’ specifically one of the Ten Best College Towns in America. Its businesses, health services, and real estate revolve around catering to the undergraduate...
Prof Talk: “Liberals, You’re Not as Smart as You Think”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dccf2GmLRQQ
Gerard Alexander, the author of "Liberals, You're Not as Smart as You Think," spoke to WUVA about his disregard for cultural appropriation, and the problem with calling conservatives "racist."
OPINION: The Aadhaar Card is India’s Next Big Thing
In the United States, your identity can be proven with a passport or a driver’s license -- most importantly, your social security number. This nine-digit code identifies you; you need it to be able...
How We’re Taking a Stand at UVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOxNOR9JUrw
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and all underserved communities, let’s let our voices be heard supporting inclusion and diversity in the UVA community.
These students, faculty, and staff went through the immersive Walk in My Shoes Experience, specifically the shoes of a student...
