All Virginia athletic programs will wear a special #HoosTogether patch on their uniforms this season as a reminder the university and Charlottesville community stand united following the violent protests that rocked the city earlier this month.
In the aftermath of the protests, which left one person dead, the athletic department started the #HoosTogether campaign on social media.
Athletic director Craig Littlepage said in a statement Thursday the campaign was intended to "unite our community in support of love, diversity and inclusion. Virginia athletics is committed to #HoosTogether and its message. We rely on it every day for our student-athletes, coaches and staff to be successful.