Painting Away the Blues

Student wins prize with colorful art

Gloomy weather spurred Rebecca Lewis to undertake a project that is now a bright spot among her artistic endeavors.An acrylic painting of a path winding through the pavilion gardens earned…

Interaction is the Bee’s Knees

When math professor Christian Gromoll takes students to visit his beehives this spring, learning about colony behavior will be only part of the equation. Discovering more about each other—part of…

Admission FAQs

How do alumni play a role in the undergraduate admission process?

The University has several groups of alumni volunteers that work to educate and engage prospective students through various events and programs. Two of these are UVaClubs and the Virginia Alumni…

Pregame Talks

Lecture series offers insightful programs on game days

The American Civil War, turmoil in the Middle East, changes in health care, and aspects of social media—all will be discussed in the popular “More Than The Score” programs this…

Facing the Future

What's Next? program helps new graduates during transition

The transition from the Grounds to the “real world” can be exhilarating for new graduates, but a list of practical considerations often tempers that excitement. Finding a place to live,…

Letters to the Editor

Of course I do not really know how Mr. Jefferson would respond to this issue of the magazine, but I believe that he would be quite disappointed at the extent…

Most Wahoos Ever Return for Reunions Weekend

Groups Celebrate History and Renew Ties at Reunion Events

Global Network

UVaClubs link alumni, parents, students and friends

With more than 225,000 alumni and parents around the world, the University exists as a global community. Staying in touch, staying active and staying involved are facilitated by the UVaClubs…

Bookmarked

Celebrating the Women of the University: 40 Years of Full Coeducation, a Century of Accomplishments

You made history, now you can write it. Celebrate the legacy of women at the University with a collaborative online history. Which professor most influenced you? How did your years…

View From a Garden

Student’s painting of University Chapel wins prize

A lover of outdoor spaces and peaceful places, Olivia Kiers (Col ’12) often retreats to the garden behind Pavilion I to study, write poetry, let her thoughts wander and let…

News Briefs

For the first time, the Board of Visitors has elected a female vice rector. Helen E. Dragas (Col ’84, GSBA ’88) will succeed current rector John O. Wynne on July…

Go West, U.Va. Fan

More than 1,000 alumni, parents and friends gathered in Los Angeles for the first Western U.S. Alumni Weekend in September. In addition to faculty lectures and a beach barbecue, the…

U.Va. Magazine E-newsletter Awarded Top Prize

The University of Virginia Magazine e-newsletter received the top prize in the nation in the 2010 Circle of Excellence competition sponsored by CASE.The e-newsletter, which is distributed eight times a…

Stretching the Mind

Lecture series offers intellectual insights on game days

Gridiron history, global economics and the space program will be on the agenda when this fall’s popular “More Than The Score” lecture series kicks off on Sept. 4.On the same…