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Verbatim
For 20 years, our state has put essentially every other priority ahead of education. It has done this for so long that most people simply take it for granted now that the state can dodge this most basic of its obligations.
The Campaign for the University of Virginia
More than 77,000 alumni have contributed to the campaign. Here are the five largest gifts to U.Va.
Campaign Hits $2 Billion
Milestone reached despite economic challenges
Against the backdrop of the deepest recession since the 1930s, the University announced on Sept. 14 that it had reached the $2 billion mark in its $3 billion fundraising campaign.
Dealing with the Downturn
The president discusses the recession and uncertainty about the financial future.
News Briefs
The Class of 2009
At U.Va.’s 180th Final Exercises, 6,280 degrees were awarded. Finals remarks were provided by federal appeals court judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III (Law ’73), who said, “
The University and the Economy: Students Speak
How has the economy affected your plans?
Students let us know how they feel about the economy -- with video.
Karin Bonding’s Financial Health Quiz
Assess your personal finances with a quiz from McIntire professor Karin Bonding.
The University and the Economy: Time and Money
Economic ups and downs throughout the years
A timeline tracks how the University has weathered economic ups and downs throughout the years.
The University and the Economy: On the Front Lines
Faculty and alumni experts look at where we've been, where we're going
Alumni and faculty experts share their perspectives on how we got into this situation—and how to get out of it.
Special Report: The University and the Economy
A look at recent events from a U.Va. perspective
Explore the economic turmoil from a variety of viewpoints, including those of faculty, students and alumni.
Money Matters
Bond sales and tuition costs helped by federal programs
The University took action this spring on two financial fronts, one to support building projects and the other to increase students’ tuition and fees. The sale of $250 million in
HIGHLIGHTS
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Where We Study
When finals are approaching at U.Va., the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal
Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.
What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
