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This morning, Athletic Director Rick George informed head football coach Mike MacIntyre that he would be relieved of his duties, effective immediately. This was a difficult decision and one made in the best interests of the Athletic Department and greater university.

With the end of the semester in sight and many beginning to plan for the approaching holidays, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to each of you for your work and dedication to ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ.

As I finish up my second month as the chief of police for the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Police Department, I want to express how proud I am to lead this department.

I am so proud of the work we have done as a campus to make it easier for our students to attain a highly valuable college degree, and with less debt.

One of the most positive things I've observed in the last three years is an increase in new partnerships and collaboration not only across the Division of Student Affairs but across the university.

Each fall, the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance reaches out to remind you of the university's commitment to a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. But what does that mean?

The spate of hate crimes and racial, ethnic and political violence over the last several days has left us all feeling uncentered and questioning social progress and the future of our country. We abhor hate in any form, and we want to reach out and support all our communities.

We reaffirm and stand in support of our transgender and gender non-binary students, faculty and staff and all other members of our community regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, political affiliation or philosophy.

Most students experience some levels of stress during midterms, and during times of stress, making choices that lead to a good balance in our lives can make a big difference.

It's important you take care of yourself and look out for your fellow Buffs. Get tips and resources on how to contribute to the health and safety of yourself and others.