Good morning, Charlottesville.

The annual C-Ville Pride Festival celebrated its 12th year Saturday at Ting Pavilion with live music, a drag show, vendors, and a new early morning 5K run and walk.

Organizers said the event fostered community connection (all are welcome) and brought local groups together.

From the Archives reviews visual art displays on Grounds, charting the evolution of spaces like the Bayly Building (a museum turned academic center that revived art exhibitions) from the 1950s to the 2000s.

The University submitted its Compliance Certification in September to prepare for its 2027 accreditation reaffirmation review.

Peer evaluators will conduct an off-site evaluation in November followed by a focused on-site review in February, with a final decision expected from the accrediting board in December 2027.

UVA researchers are building a computer model called MOSAIC to study how hormones & gut bacteria affect medication responses; the project, funded with an initial $4 million NIH award, is testing its predictions on conditions such as bacterial vaginosis and liver disease to help tailor treatments.

Mt Zion First African Baptist Church held its fifth annual free health screening event on Saturday and offered lab tests + mammograms to help locals learn their health status.

The event welcomed uninsured residents and others needing checkups.

No. 9 Virginia field hockey lost (3-0) to No. 11 Syracuse at Turf Field Friday as the Orange converted three penalty corners against the Cavaliers' 14 shots and eight attempts, marking Syracuse’s first regular season win over Virginia since 2015.

Virginia's football team won 42-3 over Delaware on Saturday night in Charlottesville as quarterback Beau Pribula scored five touchdowns to boost his team's comeback.

Trevor Dunbar was named interim head coach for UVA track and field on July 29 after Coach Vin Lananna left for USA Track and Field (he plans to rebuild the team with new coach Sam Bradley) and remains focused on building a supportive, competitive unit.