Dear Graduating Class of 2020,

It is a great pleasure and honor for me to wish you, on behalf of all faculty and staff colleagues in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, much success and fulfillment in the new phase of life you are about to embark on. 

These are truly challenging and trying times, the likes of which we have not witnessed in our lifetimes.  I sincerely believe that your years at UVA have given you a solid foundation and have prepared you well to face any challenge that comes your way.

Our thoughts and best wishes will be following you on your journey.

Sincerely,

Dinko Počanić
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Arts and Sciences