Diversity, Equity and Belonging
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Meet the New SBA President
Tommy Cerja ’24 Brings Experiences From Pharrell Williams’ Charity, HBCU To Build Community Spirit at UVA Law
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Jennifer McClellan ’97 Makes History
Alumna Will Be First Black Woman to Represent Virginia in Congress
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A Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging
“We bring our founding aspirations closer to reality by creating a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff that ensures the belonging, thriving, and success of every member. ”
Diversity in Charlottesville
Explore resources for community members and our guide to life in C’ville.
Students Discuss Diversity
Kareem Ramadan
Hometown
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Education
B.S. in business administration, economics, University of North Carolina
Deitra Jones
Hometown
Atlanta
Education
B.S. in criminal justice, Georgia State University
Manal Cheema
Hometown
Sharon, Massachusetts
Education
B.A. in political science, minor in cognitive sciences, Tufts University
Christina Luk
Hometown
San Leandro, California
Education
B.A. in English and East Asian studies, Johns Hopkins University; M.A. in humanities, University of Chicago
Jenny Kwun
Hometown
New York City
Education
B.A. in mathematics, City College of New York
Krista Alford
Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Education
Conservation biology degree, Brigham Young University
Rachel Barnes
Hometown
Atlanta
Education
B.A. in economics, minor in Spanish, University of Georgia
Shruthi Prabhu
Hometown
Plano, Texas
Education
B.A in Plan II Honors, minors in microbiology and government, University of Texas at Austin
Hyun Jung
Hometown
Seoul, Korea, and Ridgewood, New Jersey
Education
B.S., New York University
Toccara Nelson
Hometown
Detroit
Education
B.A. in American culture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Facts About Diversity
Class of 2025
identify themselves as people of color
LGBT Representation
self-identify as LGBT in the Class of 2025
Affinity Groups
among the more than 70 student organizations
Our Stories
Honoring Gregory Swanson
Gregory Swanson was UVA and UVA Law’s first black student in 1950. Read about how he helped integrate the University and the award established in his honor.
Women Who Led the Way
UVA Law is celebrating a centennial of coeducation in 2020. Read a timeline of women’s achievements.
Elaine Jones ’70 Became NAACP LDF Leader
The Law School’s first female black graduate became the first woman to lead the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
M&A Leader Closes the Deal
In a series marking the centennial of coeducation, Catherina Min ’90 discusses how her experiences prepared her for success.
Advocating for Indigenous Rights
Muscogee Creek Nation member Lauren King ’08 uses her law degree on behalf of tribes in the Northwest.
Many Voices at UVA Law
Faculty, students and experts talk about diversity and related topics, both at UVA Law and in society more broadly.
Contact
Diversity Office / diversity@law.virginia.edu
Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Equity Mark C. Jefferson
(434) 924-9294
