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2020 marks the 50th anniversary of women being admitted as undergraduates at UVA on an equal basis as men, and also 100 years since the Board of Visitors passed a resolution allowing some women to be accepted into select graduate and professional programs.https://bddy.me/36JvPXN 

Two UVA professors worked with administrators and teachers at Baker-Butler Elementary School to develop a design-thinking curriculum that has contributed to the school’s success in closing achievement gaps.https://bddy.me/2GCsXkY 

Politics professor Todd Sechser says getting COVID-19 under control is “the single most important foreign policy action the United States can take.”https://bddy.me/3iI5Mmr 

The history of the University is incomplete without bringing to light the contributions and experiences of women who came to the Grounds to get an education over the last 100 years.https://bddy.me/2I9mvT0 

Alisa Bahl, a child psychologist at UVA Children’s, said when it comes to masks and children, practicing at home can make it easier later.https://bddy.me/30LcJgl 

“We are very proud to announce our 2020 program in what obviously is an unprecedented year for the industry and for our world,” said Jody Kielbasa, director of @vafilmfest and UVA’s vice provost for the arts.https://bddy.me/2GMHCto 

Steve Milone’s obligations to the Navy prevented him from finishing his master’s degree in urban and environmental planning, but more than 20 years later he’s picking up right where he left off.https://bddy.me/36CyZN8 

A UVA Children’s psychologist offers several practical ways to help children face their fears, from choosing fun masks to modeling proper mask wearing hygiene.https://bddy.me/36OD0Om 

UVA’s massive Alderman Library is undergoing an extensive renovation, based on the Unversity’s own green building standards.https://bddy.me/2Gt0Jcu 

The 33rd Annual @VaFilmFest announced Tuesday a program of more than 50 films, discussions and special events that will include a series of virtual conversations and a series of drive-in movies presented in two safe and physically distanced settings.https://bddy.me/2GHFCmv 

More than 20 years after serving the country prevented him from finishing his master’s degree, Steve Milone is back at UVA – alongside his two children.https://bddy.me/34Chbio 

The annual Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign kicks off this month, providing UVA employees an opportunity to give to the nonprofits of their choice.https://bddy.me/2I5pDPM 

Kelp forests provide habitat for a diverse array of sea life, from finfish and shellfish to corals and sponges.https://bddy.me/2HU2EH9 

.@UVADeanGroves announced Tuesday that heightened restrictions will continue and suggested safe ways for students to get involved and come together on Grounds.https://bddy.me/2Sx9Lr5 

New research offers tools to help doctors and patients make better-informed treatment decisions, enhance the care of brain tumors and coordinate effective interdisciplinary treatment.https://bddy.me/2Gw7UR1 

UVA researchers are studying kelp forests off the California coast to understand changes to marine ecosystems.https://bddy.me/2StEo0K 

From reusing fixtures and design elements to recycling metal, concrete and brick, the Alderman Library renovation is environmentally responsible.https://bddy.me/2SywdA4