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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The term “Swiftie” may have started in the music world, but it’s now earning attention in academic circles. At ¾¨Ó㴫ý, professors Dr. Jamie Chapman and Dr. James Rhoads are exploring what it means to claim an identity that has become a global label for fans of pop star Taylor Swift. 

Friday, March 20, 2026

Q & A with Kirsten Colen, a 1984 computer science graduate from Charlottesville, VA:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

¾¨Ó㴫ý’s School of Education will host a full day of activities celebrating kindness and the legacy of Fred Rogers on Friday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event,“Be Kind Day,” commemorates Rogers’ birthday and his enduring message of compassion, curiosity and care for others.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

¾¨Ó㴫ý’s Celebrity Series continues the season with “Three American  Troubadours,” a concert celebrating the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in Orr Auditorium. 

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Wind Ensemble will present its spring concert, “Optimism,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus.

Monday, March 16, 2026

At ¾¨Ó㴫ý, getting involved made all the difference for Alyjah. From hosting the Skinny on Westminny to playing on the volleyball team to competing with the Speech and Debate team, she made the most of every opportunity on campus. Those experiences helped her build the confidence, leadership, and professional skills that launched her career as a Treasury Analyst at Propelis—proving that saying "yes" to involvement at ¾¨Ó㴫ý can open doors in ways you might never expect.

Friday, March 13, 2026

¾¨Ó㴫ý will host Brenda Tate, author of the memoir “Journal of a Black Woman in Blue: Navigating Abuse, Addiction, Racism and Sobriety,” at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Dietz Sullivan Lecture Hall in Hoyt Science Center on the College’s campus.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Dr. Martha McGrath-Brown, assistant professor of sports management at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, is playing a key role in the latest update of the landmark Acosta–Carpenter Report, a longitudinal study documenting the participation and leadership of women in NCAA athletics. 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

¾¨Ó㴫ý’s Speech and Debate Society captured multiple state championships and a national team title after strong performances at two major competitions in February and March.