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14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
When snow finally arrives in Charlottesville, students and townspeople alike flock to the white, glistening hillsides with sleds, toboggans or whatever they have on hand. Among previous conveyances: a canoe…
Ten Reasons to Love 2011 at U.Va.
Starsia and London received national and conference coaching awards for their seasons. In the course of leading the Cavaliers to the national title with a 9-7 victory over Maryland, Starsia…
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…
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Flue Flaws
Cracks in chimneys lead to banning fires in fireplaces
Students have always had to sacrifice some creature comforts for the honor of living on the Lawn, and this year a long-standing tradition was sacrificed as well in the interest…
Keep the Lid On
Rotunda roof ‘structurally sound’ but needs work
The roof of the University’s beloved but leaky Rotunda will need only repairs, not replacement.David Neuman, Architect for the University, told members of the Board of Visitors in September that…
The Simple Things Said It All
Reflections on being in the first class of women
On being in the first class of women.
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.
Football’s Founding Fathers
Today’s college game shaped by U.Va.
At the dawn of the early 20th century, U.Va. championed fairness in football, changing the game forever
What Defines Us?
Alumni share views of the student experience at U.Va.
Alumni share views of the student experience at U.Va. What defines your experience?
The First Inauguration
For a variety of reasons, Thomas Jefferson decreed that there be no president. Instead, the administration of the University was entrusted to a chairman of the faculty.By the end of…
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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
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
