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In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell ringer Henry Martin
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
The Golden Age of the Rooming House Matrons
Shaping student life, one boarder at a time
If you were to walk into the Booker House on University Avenue across the street from the Rotunda, you would find yourself in an office. It’s a nice office with…
Built to Last
The Engineering School celebrates 175th anniversary
Much has changed since 1836, when America needed engineers to build machinery for factories, bridges for roads and locks for canals, and the U.Va. Board of Visitors created a school…
The Simple Things Said It All
Reflections on being in the first class of women
On being in the first class of women.
Virginia Trading Cards
Alumnus donates collection of Cavalier greats
Alumnus Richard Coltrane donates his large trading-card collection of alumni who played professional football, from Bill Dudley to Chris Cook.
Witness to Disaster
Frank Ward (Educ ’53) watched as the Hindenburg burst into flames
Frank Ward (Educ ’53) watched as the Hindenburg burst into flames
At Home in History
Pavilion residents bring personal touches to revered buildings
What's it like to live in one of America's most historic places?
1825: Old School
Founded in 1819, the University held its first classes in 1825 with a faculty of eight and an enrollment of 68 students
The University held its first classes in 1825 with a faculty of eight and 68 students.
Required Reading: Gary Gallagher
History professor Gary Gallagher recently published his sixth book about the Civil War, The Union War.What book first ignited your interest in the Civil War?The American Heritage Picture History of…
HIGHLIGHTS
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
