Finals season, like any significant challenge, requires resilience: the strength to recover and persevere. Your well-being can be your compass. Let's map out your path to resilience for these final weeks.

As the semester winds down and summer break beckons, take a proactive step for your health and well-being by checking off these four important to-dos at Student Health and Wellness. Setting yourself up now can ensure a smoother and healthier summer and your return to Grounds in the fall.

UVA Student Health and Wellness’s Virginia's Gordie Center has been recognized nationally for its impactful work in hazing and alcohol overdose education.  The program, "Effective Hazing and Alcohol Overdose Education," has received the NASPA 2025 Excellence Award Category Gold Honoree in the category for Campus Security, Crisis Management, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Violence Prevention, and related.

In the last month, there has been a rise in flu, norovirus and other respiratory illnesses within the University community, according to Student Health and Wellness and the U.Va. Health University Medical Center. They have reported an influx of influenza-like illness in the last several weeks and a rise in the number of cases from the same time last year.

UVA Today spoke with Melanie Brede, a senior nutritionist at University of Virginia Student Health and Wellness, about the new recommendation, potential downsides and how to decode current, back-of-package labels for optimal health.

“I’m fine, how are you?” Regardless of whether you’ve had a seemingly perfect, Disney-esque day or the polar opposite, this is the universal, instinctive way to respond to a greeting. For years, “I’m fine” had been my polite go-to response whenever I bumped into someone I know. It was neutral and safe, and it plainly summed up all that I was willing to share.

Spring is a time for renewal and fresh starts. Just as we often engage in a physical spring cleaning of our spaces, it's equally important to declutter our minds. A cluttered mind can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, while a clear mind promotes focus, creativity, and overall well-being.

As the spring semester gets underway, a strong immune system keeps cold and other infections from slowing you down. Here are 6 tips from our providers  to help you boost your immunity and stay healthy throughout the academic year.

The spring semester can feel challenging at UVA. With a packed schedule, looming deadlines, and pressure to finish the academic year strong, stress can escalate. Luckily, there are several effective strategies you can implement to manage stress and thrive during this semester.