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View From a Garden
Student’s painting of University Chapel wins prize
A lover of outdoor spaces and peaceful places, Olivia Kiers (Col ’12) often retreats to the garden behind Pavilion I to study, write poetry, let her thoughts wander and let…
Putting the Fun in Fundraising
Students cook, dance, bike and score at charity events
The tradition of student charity at U.Va.
Most Superlatives
Entering class puts up some big numbers
Each year, the bar seems to rise for students entering the University. Take a quick look at the numbers behind the Class of '14.
Healing Talk
Event encourages examination of University culture
More than 1,500 members of the University community participated in a Day of Dialogue that President Teresa Sullivan called the “first step toward building a more caring community” in her…
Taking the Pledge
As part of national Campus Sustainability Day in October, University employees and students electronically “signed” an online pledge that reads, “I pledge to consider the social, economic and environmental impacts…
Student Safety Concerns
Dean of students addresses recent events
Dean of students addresses recent events
U-V-A! Cheerleaders build school spirit, one pyramid at a time
Twenty women wearing orange shorts and navy tops stand on a blue mat and listen as a coach counts down their warmup routine.“Five, six, seven, eight, ONE …” shouts Magen…
The Trouble with Civilization
Ancient cities reveal the vulnerabilities of modern societies
Civilizations rise and fall. Why do they disintegrate? Is it better to live a "civilized" life?
Beyond the Paycheck
Jobs teach life lessons as well as put money in the bank
Striking the balance between a job and coursework is tough, and it often comes with a price.
Student Leader Updates
A few projects run by Student Council in early 2010: To truly improve the student experience, Council must connect with our peers. Student Council is harnessing the power of applications…
HIGHLIGHTS
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
