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“Death, taxes—and Virginia swimming winning”
The women’s swim team in March won its sixth straight NCAA championship, setting a record for most consecutive national titles within collegiate swimming.
“What Didn’t I Learn Here?”
Alumna Gov. Abigail Spanberger on UVA, the public trust and governing in divided times
Just around the Corner
Alumni shared with us memories of their favorite spots, and we did some digging of our own.
The current print issue
Summer 2026
Just around the Corner; Sitting down with Virginia’s governor; Other alumni in office
Table of ContentsMore from Virginia Magazine
- UVA’s common ground: A history of Newcomb Hall, which opened its doors in 1958 and became a home base for generations of students
- Making friends on adult mode: The healthy social ties that may have once felt natural are harder to come by once we grow up. UVA researchers offer insights and strategies.
- From page to screen: These works by alumni authors have gotten a second life as a TV miniseries, a big-screen blockbuster, an animated children’s program and more
- Old music, new crowds: Shows performed by cover bands make up their own corner of the student social scene and can be found in basements, yards, fraternity houses and bars.
- Pipe Dream: McIntire Amphitheatre once housed an outdoor pipe organ that was plagued by poor upkeep.
From President Scott C. Beardsley: Introducing “Grounds for Conversation”
The goal is to bring “our community together for open conversations about the university and its future.”
New Virginia law would target politics in university governance after turbulent year at UVA
The measure would change board appointments, curb partisan influence and reinforce academic freedom.
“What Didn’t I Learn Here?”
Alumna Gov. Abigail Spanberger on UVA, the public trust and governing in divided times
Applications make history again
For the Class of 2030, the total number of applications across all three admissions cycles grew by 27 percent.
Wahoos in Office
Here’s a look at at UVA alumni who are serving in our country’s highest elected offices.
UVA board affirms Scott Beardsley as president, orders review of hiring process
University leaders back appointment but launch a “rigorous” audit of the search.
On their own: How Law and Darden traded state funding for tuition control
In 2003, UVA’s business and law graduate schools traded public funding for autonomy in a deal with the university and General Assembly.
UVA introduces new women’s basketball coach
Aaron Roussell comes from the University of Richmond, where he coached for seven seasons.
Just around the Corner
Alumni shared with us memories of their favorite spots, and we did some digging of our own.
Unsettled: International students on edge
On top of logistical challenges and cultural adjustments, students are facing additional uncertainties as a result of policies implemented by the Trump administration.
Philip Bourne, dean of UVA’s data science school, dies
An official search for the next dean is likely to begin next fall.
Protecting memories in Alzheimer’s patients
A UVA neuroscience professor has found that protecting a gel-like sugary protein substance that surrounds specialized neurons in the brain’s hippocampus may help maintain and preserve memories.
