Letters to the Editor

Palin Comparison

In the most recent issue of Virginia Magazine, you refer to Tina Fey’s supposedly humorous impersonation of former Gov. Sarah Palin (“Quotable Quotes,” Summer 2009). Specifically, you

Accessibility in Tough Times

Admission FAQs

SATs and U.Va.

My child is taking a tough course load and is making terrific grades, but his SAT scores are weak. Should he even bother applying to U.Va?

Admissions FAQ

Is it more difficult for women to be admitted to the University?

No. “Parents of daughters—relax,” says Greg Roberts, dean of admission. “The University has long

Letters to the Editor

Poe Room Photo by Matt Riley

When you feature upcoming events on Grounds, please be sure to include the U.Va. men’s tennis matches. The team entered the

News Briefs

Animal Rights

Bob Barker, longtime host of the game show The Price is Right and animal-rights advocate, has given $1 million to the Law School to establish an animal law

In Memoriam: Jack Blackburn 1941-2009

Jack Blackburn

The new year began with sad news, as two giants of the University community passed away in January. Gilbert J. Sullivan, retired Alumni Association director, died on

December 2008 E-newsletter: University News

U.Va. rated a ‘best value’ among public colleges

Researchers identify hot spots for cold germs

Dedication of School of Architecture additions celebrates collaboration, transparency

Catching Up on Getting In

U.Va.’s first year without early admission

In the first admission cycle since the University eliminated its binding early-decision program, the staff of the Office of Admission received a pleasant surprise.

Bookmarked: A Sampler of U.Va. Blogs

U.Va. Today Blog http://uvatoday.org/blog A lively look at what’s going on around the University, drawn from U.Va. news sources and the mainstream media.<

Admission FAQs

Does my child need to be the president of the class, play three varsity sports, walk dogs at the SPCA and spend part of her summer at a leadership conference in Amsterdam to be competitive at U.VA.?

Admission FAQs

How does the University regard transfer students, particularly those from community colleges?

Admission Dean to Retire in 2009

Blackburn has helped shape classes for nearly 30 years

Three decades and 451,908 applications later, Blackburn, 66, has announced that he will retire in June 2009.

Many Faces, One Body

Class of 2011 most diverse on record

Even before setting foot on Grounds this fall, the Class of 2011 made history. More than 33 percent of the 3,248 first-year students entering the University identified themselves as either minorities or

College Bound and Determined

Finding balance in the admission process

U.Va.'s admission deans clear away some of the misinformation and media hype that surround the process of getting into a selective university.