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15 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Spring
1. Blossoms
The flowering trees and plants festoon the city in white and pink blossoms. Petals fall like so much confetti.
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2. FoxfieldThe
Building, but not Sprawling
New projects stay close to University’s core
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
Then and Now
An illustrated journey through time
This illustrated journey through time provides a revealing perspective on U.Va. history.
Eight World Heritage Sites in the U.S.
A list of places that define American history
At least one of these sites should be familiar to you.
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
Remembering the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.
Rotunda: The Movie
What happens when Judith Shatin films a year of life on the Lawn?
Sound artist and professor Judith Shatin’s office has a window with a view of the Rotunda—a great spot to watch University life unfold on the Lawn. In
Did You Know?
A collection of University esoterica
Do you know which popular soft drink is named for a U.Va. alumnus? Or how about the top-secret military experiments conducted in the shadow of the Rotunda?
Saving Green
Rethinking energy use
During the month of August, it cost $21,769.85 just to cool Newcomb Hall. The University is making eye-opening numbers like these available on its online “Building Dashboard,” which displays energy use in Newcomb Hall.
Sharing a Vision
Art contest winner moved by Rotunda
Jennifer Tsai was so moved by the beauty and symbolism of the Rotunda, she knew it would be hard to leave when she graduated
Small Town, Big Acts
University hosts top musicians
Renovated venues have helped bring an impressive assortment of musical headliners to Grounds.
HIGHLIGHTS
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
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.
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
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
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
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.
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
