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Beyond the Names

Beyond the Names

What are the stories behind the dorm names on Grounds?

The stories of the men and women behind the dorm names on Grounds.

What I’ve Learned

What I’ve Learned

A U.Va. housekeeping supervisor reflects on 37 years on the job

U.Va. housekeeping supervisor reflects on 37 years on the job.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Slavery at U.Va.

The discovery of 67 poorly marked and unmarked graves ("Unearthing Slavery at the University of Virginia," Spring 2013) of African Americans formerly associated with the University and

The House that George Built

The House that George Built

Football program gets new practice facility and coaches

Have a look around the football program's new indoor practice facility and meet the team's four new coaches.

Inclement weather leads to unique distinction for Class of 2013

Ed Roseberry’s Charlottesville

Ed Roseberry’s Charlottesville

Look through a few of the thousands of photographs Ed "Flash" Roseberry has taken of Charlottesville since the 1940s.

Holsinger’s Charlottesville

Holsinger’s Charlottesville

Rufus W. Holsinger photographed Charlottesville at the turn of the 20th century, capturing the Rotunda fire and much more.

A Roof With a View

A Roof With a View

New roof and oculus highlight Rotunda renovation

University photographer Dan Addison captured pictures of the new Rotunda roof and oculus during renovations.

Charlottesville Then & Now

Charlottesville Then & Now

An interactive feature that compares scenes from the same spots in Charlottesville, nearly 100 years apart.

Rotunda Roof

Top 5 Lists

Top 5 Lists

Want to know the top 5 hidden gems around Grounds? The all-time leading sports scorers? Top foods at the dining hall?

Five Quirks Around Grounds

Five Quirks Around Grounds

1. The Rotunda’s bulletproof clock face Replaced after the 1895 fire, the face was designed to be bulletproof because students had used the original clock face for target practice.<

Five Overlooked Gems at U.Va.

Five Overlooked Gems at U.Va.

Music Library With a collection of over 135,000 books, scores and sound recordings, and extensive online collections, including access to over 500,000 tracks of music, the Music Library has one

Five Vanished Traditions

Five Vanished Traditions

The University has many traditions. Here are five that have vanished with time.

The School of Athens

The School of Athens

One of Raphael's most famous frescoes has enjoyed its own renaissance at the University.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Medicine for the Soul

    Medicine for the Soul

    Photo Essay: Chaplains provide another dimension of care at the U.Va. Hospital.

  • Top 5 Lists

    Top 5 Lists

    Want to know the top 5 hidden gems around Grounds? The all-time leading sports scorers? Top foods at the dining hall?

  • The Curious Case of Jerry Reid

    The Curious Case of Jerry Reid

    Jerry Reid, an undergraduate student, is a typical student in every way—except one.

  • Charlottesville Then & Now

    Charlottesville Then & Now

    An interactive feature that compares scenes from the same spots in Charlottesville, nearly 100 years apart.

  • Beyond the Names

    Beyond the Names

    The stories of the men and women behind the dorm names on Grounds.

  • Lean on Me

    Lean on Me

    The Young Women Leaders Program, which pairs middle school girls with college women mentors, goes global.

  • What’s the Big Idea?

    What’s the Big Idea?

    From superfast rocket engines to a book on common sense, here's a look at some U.Va. research that could change the world.

  • Holsinger’s Charlottesville

    Holsinger’s Charlottesville

    Rufus W. Holsinger photographed Charlottesville at the turn of the 20th century, capturing the Rotunda fire and much more.

  • The Secret Life of Plants and Trees

    The Secret Life of Plants and Trees

    Learn about the defense mechanisms of some of nature's most cunning survivors.

  • Ed Roseberry’s Charlottesville

    Ed Roseberry’s Charlottesville

    Look through a few of the thousands of photographs Ed "Flash" Roseberry has taken of Charlottesville since the 1940s.