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The Bee Keeper
New York Times puzzle editor Sam Ezersky responded to our questions with anagrams—several of them, specially designed for UVA alumni.
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Making a Mountain into an O-Hill
The wellspring for the founding, and where UVA split the atom, behold the fantastical history of Mount Jefferson.
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It’s Not Easy Being Dean
The role comes with a giant set of responsibilities. Here’s a look at some of UVA’s famous (and infamous) deans of the past.
Winter 2022
The Oh! of O-Hill: The hidden world and fantastical history of Mount Jefferson; Deans of Teens: A History; Our Own NYT Puzzle and Puzzler
Table of ContentsMore from Virginia Magazine
- Honor Up Close: What we discovered when we undertook an honest look at the Honor System
- Memorable Jobs On Grounds: Alumni remember their favorite gigs, from driving the Monticello tour bus to cleaning frog tanks
- The Underground Refuge: Excluded elsewhere, UVA’s first Black students found community of their own
- The Legend of UVA’s First Olympic Medal: How nice guy James Rector had his 100 meters dashed
Highlights
Hadley’s New Handle: Dean of Students
Student Affairs Vice President Robyn S. Hadley has merged the dean’s office with her own, giving her a new compound title and an expanded set of responsibilities.
The class of 2026, by the numbers
Over 4,000 first-years have arrived on Grounds. Take a look at the demographics of the newest class of ’Hoos.
Making a Mountain into an O-Hill
The wellspring for the founding, and where UVA split the atom, behold the fantastical history of Mount Jefferson.
Three UVA alumni go big on reality competition shows
This year, ’Hoos have starred on LEGO Masters, Iron Chef and The Amazing Race. Here’s how they got there.
What was your favorite hideout on Grounds?
From the Alderman Stacks to “The Cave” in Old Cabell Hall, alumni reveal their best secret spots at UVA.
The Father of UVA Athletics You’ve Never Heard Of
Despite his influence on the UVA athletic department in the late 1800s, Richard Dabney Anderson is rarely mentioned in the annals of Virginia athletics.
It’s Not Easy Being Dean
The role comes with a giant set of responsibilities. Here’s a look at some of UVA’s famous (and infamous) deans of the past.
Alumni Association launches UVA Strong Fund
Vehicle to help victims, families and others came together within days of the tragedy
Shock, grief and a coming together: UVA reacts to the tragic shootings on Grounds
The deaths of football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry and the wounding of two other students traumatized the UVA community.Quotes
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