UVA Black Alumni Weekend

02/02/2018

"Now a thriving second-year student hoping to major in global public health at the University of Virginia, Bowles is looking to his roots, drawing inspiration and giving back wherever he can."

Johntrell Bowles spent nearly half of his life either homeless or in foster care. Rather than flounder, the second-year student is using that experience to give back to the University and Charlottesville.

01/09/2018

The theme for the 2018 Community MLK Celebration is “Be the Difference.” Dr. King dedicated his life to being the difference. With powerful speeches, sit-ins, and marches, Dr. King fought for the causes of social and racial equity and, in the process, he brought about positive change. To counteract the voices of hatred and bigotry today, all of us must consider how we can "be the difference."

For a full listing of more than twenty events, visit mlk.virginia.edu.

12/19/2017

Happy holidays, Hoos!

10/24/2017

Join UVA student leaders, faculty and alumni on Wednesday, November 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Alumni Hall for a dynamic discussion on how the University is working to strengthen the University community and preserve a strong and meaningful student experience in the wake of August 11 and 12. Attend in person (pre-registration required) or live-stream from where you are.

Panelists include:
- Frank “Rusty” Conner, III (Col ’78), Rector, Board of Visitors
- Gregory Jackson Jr. (Col ’07), Founder, Hoos Against Hate
- Patricia Lampkin (Ed.D ’86), Vice President, Student Affairs
- Bryanna Miller (Col ’18), Student Member, Board of Visitors and Former President of BSA
- Kirt von Daacke (Col ’97), Assistant Dean & Professor, Undergraduate College of Arts & Sciences

In the wake of the events of August 11 and 12, the University is working to strengthen the University community and preserve a strong and meaningful student experience. The Alumni Association and University Advancement’s Office of Engagement invite alumni and parents to join UVA student leaders, fac...

08/16/2017

Thank you to Cameron Webb (2005) and Gregory Jackson Jr. (2007) who brought more than 200 alumni together on the messaging app GroupMe, to talk about what they could do to help students and correct inaccuracies in the national conversation.

Even as chaos and violence continued to unfold in Charlottesville on Saturday, UVA alumni were coming together in the city and online to talk about how they could help.

07/13/2017

The BAW 5k, through its donations and entry fees, raised $1,600 for the Julian Bond Fund for Study of Civil Rights. Thank you to all of the participants, supporters, and to the committee for making this possible.

05/02/2017

Just months after her graduation in 2014, University of Virginia alumna Councilwoman Jennifer Bowles took on a challenge that many are unwilling to attempt until later in life. She saw problems in her hometown of Martinsville and successfully ran for City Council to address them.

When Jennifer Bowles saw a problem in her community, she spoke out. Now the 2014 graduate is one of the youngest elected officials in Virginia.

04/12/2017

More than 300 people crowded into McLeod Auditorium at the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing on Friday, April 7 to honor the school’s first African-American enrollee and graduate, Mavis Claytor. She charmed the audience, joked and told stories of her family, her early education in segregated Virginia and the hurdles and triumphs she faced during integration, and at UVA.

Mavis Claytor, the first African-American student to enter and graduate from UVA’s School of Nursing, returned to the school last week to share her life’s story.

04/11/2017

Have you seen the photos from Saturday night? MoxBox - The Social Photo Booth got some good ones.

Friends of the UVA BAW Throwback Jam, 'like' our page to tag and share your pictures!

04/10/2017

With beautiful weather and record-breaking attendance, we couldn't have asked for a better BAW! Thank you to all of the alumni who made the weekend so special.

04/08/2017

Coming to the Throwback Jam tonight? Be sure to bring your driver's license or other government-issued ID (and your BAW name tag). This event is strictly 21+. See you at the AFC in a few hours!

04/07/2017

WELCOME BACK ALUMNI! Your first stop when you get to town should be Alumni Hall: you can pick up your nametag, t-shirt and lots of other goodies! (P.S. Follow on Instagram to keep up with all of the BAW fun!)