April 24, 2019
Final Exercises 2019
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2019 Final Exercises
As the University of Virginia celebrated Final Exercises over the weekend, the events generated stories, photos, video and social media posts of the memorable moments from one of the most joyful weekends of the year.
Below, hear from Pharrell Williams and his address to graduates during Friday’s Valedictory Exercises, watch powerful speeches from this year’s commencement speakers, and see some of the memories captured by photography.
Most important, join us in celebrating the outstanding students of the Class of 2019, including those featured below. Let them tell you how they have served their UVA community, and how they will keep making a difference as, UVA degrees in hand, they start jobs, conduct research and serve others near and far.
UVA Confers Degrees Sunday Upon 4,000 Grads from 10 – Almost 11 – Schools
The grads earned degrees from 10 UVA schools, plus the Data Science Institute. They heard remarks from outgoing dean of the School of Nursing Dorrie K. Fontaine, who discussed the elements and wisdom of a good exit strategy.
Photos: See Images from Sunday's Final Exercises 2019
Students processed down the Lawn on Sunday during Final Exercises 2019. Take a look.
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Dean Dorrie K. Fontaine Addresses UVA's Class of 2019
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Dean Dorrie K. Fontaine Addresses UVA's Class of 2019
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UVA Final Exercises 2019: Sunday
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UVA Final Exercises 2019: Sunday
A Day of Joyful Celebration and Remembrance for 2019 UVA Arts & Sciences Grads
In the first of two Final Exercises ceremonies, graduates in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences received their degrees Saturday, completing the traditional walk down the Lawn and celebrating with family and friends.
Photos: See Images from Saturday's Final Exercises 2019
Students in the College of Arts & Science processed down the Lawn on Saturday during Final Exercises 2019. Take a look.
New Effort Donates Graduates’ Balloons to UVA Children’s Hospital
Volunteers collected more than 1,500 mylar balloons on the Lawn during Final Exercises to brighten young patients’ rooms and cut down on the environmental impact of balloons lost to the breeze.
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Dr. Cameron Webb Addresses the University of Virginia's Class of 2019
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Dr. Cameron Webb Addresses the University of Virginia's Class of 2019
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UVA Final Exercises 2019: Saturday
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UVA Final Exercises 2019: Saturday
Pharrell Williams to the Class of 2019: ‘You guys are going to change the world!’
Speaking to a packed John Paul Jones Arena, Williams, a Virginia Beach native, told the Class of 2019 “the only way to make life better for yourself is to make life better for others.”
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Pharrell Williams Addresses UVA Class of 2019
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Pharrell Williams Addresses UVA Class of 2019
Class Awards Presented at Valedictory Exercises Friday
UVA’s Class of 2019 and several University organizations on Friday honored community members during Valediction.
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UVA's 2019 Valedictory Exercises
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UVA's 2019 Valedictory Exercises
Capping It Off: See the Class of 2019’s Creative Mortarboard Designs
UVA graduates are filling their caps with favorite memories, symbols, quotes and photos as reminders of all that came before this triumphant graduation weekend – and all that lies ahead. See some of their designs.
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What’s Next for UVA’s Class of 2019?
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Year in Review
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Year in Review: This Was a Big One
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Year in Review: This Was a Big One
What the Numbers Say About 25 Years of UVA Graduates
Before Final Exercises this weekend, dive into a quarter-century of data on the degrees awarded at the University of Virginia.
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