Letters to the Editor

Esoterica

The article “Did You Know? A Collection of University Esoterica” [Winter 2009] reminded me of a question I’ve had in my mind for a long time. I’ve

Ye Olde Civility Project

Naughty or nice? A guide to holiday etiquette with George Washington

As a teenager, George Washington copied a set of rules for civil behavior, and the 110 principles became his guide to treating people with respect and dignity. That was then—when women curtsied and men doffed their hats—and this is now—when cell phones jingle and holiday shoppers jangle each other in checkout lines.

Space Odyssey

Alumni who have “the right stuff”

Beginning in the 1960s and continuing through the most recent shuttle flight, U.Va. alumni have journeyed beyond the earth's bounds to work--and walk--in space.

The Kennedys at Virginia

In March 1958, then-Senator John F. Kennedy, his wife, Jackie, and his brothers Robert and Ted attended Law Day at U.Va.

Celebrating Service

Madison House marks 40 years of student outreach

Madison House grew from the efforts of U.Va. volunteers to help storm victims.

Breaking Through, Looking Back

Alumni celebrate historic achievements

More than two dozen alumni recently returned to Grounds to commemorate their role in desegregating the University of Virginia during the 1950s and ’60s.

Minding Manners

Civility Project compiles rules using Washington’s model

Lack of respect and courtesy constitute a serious national problem, according to a study conducted in 2002, and most people interviewed saw the problem as getting worse.

Desegregating U.Va.

Alumni reflect on groundbreaking era

What was it like to be one of the University's first black students?

The Top Five Historical Events at the University of Virginia

As illustrated by the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Witness the founding of the University, the Rotunda fire and the admission of the first African-American students via photographs, letters and original documents from the Special Collections Library. Watch

The Vision for the Village

Jefferson's drawings show multiple influences and singular genius

More than a century ago, the University’s Central Grounds rose from the ashes of the 1895 Rotunda fire, and much of the original character of Jefferson’s Academical Village

Virginia’s Top 5 Quarterbacks

Who are the gilded five in U.Va.'s football history?

1979: Preppie Profiler

Tom Shadyac's infamous poster pokes fun at preppies.

Letters to the Editor

Palin Comparison

In the most recent issue of Virginia Magazine, you refer to Tina Fey’s supposedly humorous impersonation of former Gov. Sarah Palin (“Quotable Quotes,” Summer 2009). Specifically, you

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.

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.