My name is Brian Zuluaga (Batten class of ’20), and I’m currently a third-year Ph.D. student at Northwestern University’s Black Studies Department. My research is committed to understanding how processes of colonial racial capitalism have produced prison closures, how closures have impacted those organizing inside, and how closures influence our thinking within prison abolitionism. Specifically, I […]
Dr. Carolina Ramôa (Col class of ’06, Grad class of ’11, class of ’13) Supervisory Pharmacologist Office of Science Center for Tobacco Products U.S. Food and Drug Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Carolina Ramôa, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist with experience in national and international regulatory health science and in clinical and pre-clinical […]
Sara Gómez Trillos (Col class of ’17) I was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, but I’ve always loved traveling and meeting people from different cultures. By the time I was 16, I already knew that I wanted to follow a career in research, and I made the decision to move to the United States […]
Hello, Hola, and Olá, As we wrap up the year, thank you for showing up for one another, celebrating our stories, and strengthening our alumni network during these critical times. Here is a quick recap from this year! Bolívar Connections/Conexões Happy Hours (DC & NYC, Feb–Mar) Kicked off the year with opportunities to reconnect and […]
Hi! My name is Edward “Eddie” Castillo (Col class of ’18). While at UVA, I was involved in multiple Latino/Hispanic organizations that shaped me in many ways. Like most students, I came into UVA believing I wanted to be one thing when, in actuality, I ended up becoming another thing. About halfway through my time […]
Dear Hoos, The Bolívar Alumni Network is excited to share three upcoming opportunities with you: YAR Weekend Networking Mixer Join us for an afternoon of networking, connection, and community building with some of the Bolívar Network Board, students, and alumni. There will be light refreshments and snacks from a local Cville spot. Location: Newcomb Hall […]
Dear Hoos, Connect with UVA Hispanic and Latino/e alumni at our DC Happy Hour! Enjoy an evening of networking, conversation, and community at Salazar in the heart of DC. Bolívar Network will cover the first round for the first to arrive! After that, you can take advantage of Thursday night happy hour deals! RSVP Today! […]
Dear Hoos, Despite recent decisions made at UVA, we remain steadfast and committed to uplifting the Hispanic and Latino/e community and cultivating spaces where our voices, culture, and experiences are celebrated and centered. As we continue building momentum for the year, we’re excited to share recent updates, celebrate our community, and invite you to connect […]
Dear Hoos, We’re excited to invite UVA Hispanic and Latino/e alumni to an informal NYC Food Tour on Saturday, September 20, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Connect with fellow alumni, explore the culinary gems of the Lower East Side, and celebrate our community. Follow this Partiful for where to meet, the itinerary, and live updates as we walk around! RSVP […]
Summer Happy Hour Mixer June 12, 2025 5:30-8 p.m. Little Rebel | NYC Join AAPAAN, Bolívar, and Ubunye on Thursday, June 12 at Little Rebel from 5:30-8 p.m. ET for an evening of mingling, networking, and connection with the UVA alumni community! RSVP Today! We are excited to get together and to continue deepening our […]