Then and Now

Then and Now

The stark contrast between current and archival photographs of the University demonstrates the inevitability of change--and provides a revealing perspective on U.Va. history.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • A Stitch in Time

    A Stitch in Time

    Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.

  • Pioneer of Beer

    Pioneer of Beer

    Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.

  • Working Vacation

    Working Vacation

    How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.

  • All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games

    All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games

    The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?

  • A Real Adventure in Modern Living

    A Real Adventure in Modern Living

    What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?

  • Ultra Dedicated

    Ultra Dedicated

    Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.

  • 1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar

    1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar

    Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.

  • High Expectations

    High Expectations

    U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.

  • Building, but not Sprawling

    Building, but not Sprawling

    Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.

  • Rekindling Desire

    Rekindling Desire

    A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.

IN YOUR WORDS

No Guts No Glory

by Candice S. Cook (Col '00)
No Guts No Glory

The University of Virginia was never supposed to be where I attended college. For as long as I can remember, my mother had her heart set on my attending a…

She is undaunted by the challenges and has a deep understanding of the complexities. She believes in public higher education and is committed to leading our University and to building on its excellence.

 — U.Va. Rector John O. Wynne describing Teresa A. Sullivan, who has been elected to succeed John T. Casteen III as president of the University of VirginiaMORE QUOTES »