A statement from Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Committee on Free Expression and Free Inquiry, endorsed by the Board of Visitors
Even in a pandemic, UVA has hit milestones and pursued the ambitious goals of the 2030 plan. On Friday, President Jim Ryan shared updates and an interactive timeline with the Board of Visitors.
The board also heard an update on the George Rogers Clark statue, which will be removed from its current location this summer.
The statement articulates Â鶹Æƽâ°æ commitment to free expression and free inquiry and the role these play in the academic enterprise.
The top awards for faculty and staff at UVA, the Thomas Jefferson Awards honor four recipients this year: Dr. William Petri and Dennis Proffitt for scholarship, and Colette Sheehy and Carl Zeithaml for service.
The Institute will build on Â鶹Æƽâ°æ expertise in the study of democracy, public policy and leadership and fund construction of a new building for public forums, classes and research.
The mass notification system that deploys emergency messages to warn people of a threat on Grounds is now available to anyone who wants to opt in via text message.
Though it initially appeared the pandemic would hinder the campaign and Â鶹Æƽâ°æ strategic plan, UVA has maintained steady progress toward its goals and stayed true to its values.