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15 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Spring

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. Foxfield

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Building, but not Sprawling

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.

President’s Letter: Building Blocks

President’s Letter: Building Blocks

Then and Now

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.

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

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?

Everything That’s Old Is New Again

Everything That’s Old Is New Again

Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009

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

South Lawn opens to students this semester

Where’s the best place to go sledding in Charlottesville?

Did You Know?

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

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

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

Small Town, Big Acts

University hosts top musicians

Renovated venues have helped bring an impressive assortment of musical headliners to Grounds.

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