Photo: Tristan Williams
While most institutions of higher learning prioritize cognitive development and professional skills, UVA’s Contemplative Sciences Center has sought to integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence into the school’s curriculum since its founding in 2012. In spring of 2025, CSC took its work one step further, unveiling a long-awaited facility that, on its opening weekend, began hosting drop-in events (guided meditations at the Dell, yoga classes, sound baths) for coeds and area residents alike, prizing peace and quiet—for all.
