CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA--(Marketwired - May 08, 2015) - The University of Virginia (UVa) sealed its victory in the inaugural Commonwealth Clash when it placed higher than rival Virginia Tech at the ACC Men's Golf Championships April 24-26. Sponsored by Virginia529 College Savings Plan (Virginia529), the Commonwealth Clash is a points-based competition between the athletic teams at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech.
With two competitions remaining, UVa has scored 13 points in the Clash competition compared to Virginia Tech's 7. The two teams will face off May 14-16 for the final time this academic year at the ACC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track Championships in Tallahassee.
Virginia529 awarded the trophy to UVa April 29 at UVa's annual awards banquet. UVa Athletic Director Craig Littlepage accepted the trophy.
Learn more about the Commonwealth Clash at TheCommonwealthClash.com.
About Virginia529 College Savings Plan:
Virginia529 is a 529 college savings plan that offers flexible, affordable, tax-advantaged savings for qualified higher education expenses through its four programs: Virginia529 prePAID ℠ (prePAID ℠), Virginia529 inVEST ℠ (inVEST ℠), CollegeAmerica® and CollegeWealth®. More than $54 billion in assets under management and 2.4 million accounts as of March 31, 2015 make Virginia529 the largest 529 plan available. For more information on Virginia529's college savings options, visit Virginia529.com or call 1-888-567-0540 to obtain program materials. These include information on Virginia529 programs, investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information; read and consider them carefully before investing. All investments are subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Virginia529 encourages prospective participants to seek the advice of a professional concerning any financial, tax or legal implications related to opening an account. For residents of states other than Virginia: your state or the beneficiary's state of residence (if different) may sponsor a 529 plan that offers state income tax and other benefits not available to you through Virginia529 College Savings Plan. ©2015 Virginia College Savings Plan. All Rights Reserved.
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Kelley Hope
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