VIRGINIA Magazine

University leaders back appointment but launch a “rigorous” audit of the search after criticism from faculty, lawmakers and campus groups.

For the Class of 2030, the total number of applications across all three admissions cycles grew by 27 percent.

Aaron Roussell comes from the University of Richmond, where he coached for seven seasons.

From Pavilion I to Carr’s Hill; Making friends on adult mode; Newcomb Hall memories

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For the Class of 2030, the total number of applications across all three admissions cycles grew by 27 percent.

Aaron Roussell comes from the University of Richmond, where he coached for seven seasons.

In this year’s admissions cycle, total applications surged—to 82,089, a 27 percent jump from last year and a 153 percent increase from 2016.

Documents reveal surprising details of the turbulent last months, and even hours, of Ryan’s presidency.

The measure would change board appointments, curb partisan influence and reinforce academic freedom following leadership upheaval at UVA

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.

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.

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.

A stubborn elevator made headlines when poet Robert Frost visited Grounds in 1960.

A history of Newcomb Hall, which opened its doors in 1958 and became a home base for generations of students

In one of her first official acts as governor, the UVA alumna appointed 10 new members to the BOV.

Editor Judy Lê previews the Spring 2026 issue.

“He needs to listen widely, and he needs to stand in the awkward and uncomfortable space during that listening.”