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Virginia tops No. 1-seed UCLA 4-3 to claim first national championship

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.

Aquaman

Aquaman

With 35 years and 27 ACC titles to his credit, Mark Bernardino is proof that hard work pays off

Swimming and diving coach Mark Bernardino is the longest-tenured coach at U.Va. What's the secret to his success? He'll say it's everyone else.

We Are the Champions

We Are the Champions

Cavaliers dominant in the spring

An infographic of Cavalier dominance in spring sports.

Top Athletes

Top Athletes

Annual awards go to soccer and tennis players

Soccer player Caroline Miller and tennis player Jarmere Jenkins received annual top athlete awards for 2013.

Sixth Sense

Sixth Sense

After losing sight, alumnus discovers the joys of golf

After losing his sight, alumnus Ty Thompson discovers the joys of golf.

Boston Connections

Boston Connections

Marathon bombing effects felt in University community

Boston Marathon bombing effects felt in University community.

Q&A: “Obstacle Fit” Author Pete Williams (Col ‘91)

Read an excerpt of Obstacle Fit.

U.Va. Mag: Were you always physically active, even as a kid?

PW: I played organized baseball and basketball,

Let’s Get Physical

Let’s Get Physical

Alumnus and fitness expert will get you in peak form through obstacle course workouts

The following is an excerpt from the new book Obstacle Fit: Your Complete Training Program to Run Fast, Conquer Challenges, and Discover Your Inner Spartan, Mudder, or Warrior by

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?

University Students, Faculty Dean Safe at Boston Marathon

Influential Alumni in Sports

Influential Alumni in Sports

1. Val Ackerman (Col ’81) A three-time captain and two-time Academic All-American basketball player at U.Va., Ackerman was the president of the WNBA from 1996-2005. She became

Leading Scorers, Women’s Sports

Leading Scorers, Women’s Sports

Basketball; Monica Wright (2006-10) 2,540 points. Wright broke the scoring record held by Dawn Staley (1989-92), who will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this year. Field

Leading Scorers, Men’s Sports

Leading Scorers, Men’s Sports

Basketball; Bryant Stith (1989-92) 2,516 points. Stith broke the record held by Jeff Lamp (1978-81), who scored roughly 200 fewer 2,317 points during his career. Football; Connor Hughes (2002-05) 332 points. While

Unstoppable

Unstoppable

Endurance racer Monique Merrill finally finds peace

Monique Merrill (Col '91), one of the world's top female outdoor endurance athletes, finally finds peace.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lean on Me

    Lean on Me

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

  • Beyond the Names

    Beyond the Names

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Charlottesville Then & Now

    Charlottesville Then & Now

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

  • 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.

  • 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?