Accepting this year’s Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law, Stephen Breyer said the success of democracy in America is up to today’s high school, college and law students.
UVA on Wednesday will mark the 279th anniversary of founder Thomas Jefferson’s birth with the presentation of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals and a tree planting on the Lawn.
Also in this roundup: A student-produced documentary wins at an international film festival, two up-and-coming faculty members get national notice, alma maters honor two from North Grounds, and much more.
UVA Police and local first responders were among a group participating in drills designed to prepare for crisis events by handling scenarios that featured simulated attacks.