University of Virginia President Jim Ryan on Friday announced a substantial investment in a fund that provides opportunities for more students to fully participate in the University’s enriching residential experience.
Robert Ruff’s previous support of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and his backing for the subsequent programming for that space was a precursor to his current gift.
The Contemplative Commons will be an innovative complex that connects the UVA community through opportunities for intense collaboration and quiet reflection.
Earlier this March, when the pandemic was declared and the University announced that students should return home, many faced sudden, unexpected costs related to maintaining their studies.
The University of Virginia announced plans for an innovative building on Grounds designed to bring students and faculty from different schools and disciplines together.
