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 history come alive in this audio slideshow:
Aug 20, 2009The List
The Top Five Historical Events at the University of Virginia
As illustrated by the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
HIGHLIGHTS
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
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.
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
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