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UVA places high in latest rankings
See how UVA fared compared with last year, along with its showing in a new ranking that debuted in August.
Major state and private support clears way for new UVA arts center
After years of planning, the University of Virginia’s long-awaited center for the arts is set to begin construction next spring.
It’s all fun and games
How four UVA alumni helped shape the “golden age” of puzzles. Plus: Play our three UVA-themed games.
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- 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.
The secret life of Grounds
Virginia Magazine was granted rare access to UVA's secret spaces, including the frescoes of Pavilion VI, graffitied steam tunnels, enslaved people's quarters and the “sub-dungeons” of Old Cabell Hall.
Less costly vaccines, developed faster
With the help of a groundbreaking AI tool, UVA School of Medicine researchers are refining a process to develop vaccines in just weeks.
It’s all fun and games
How four UVA alumni helped shape the “golden age” of puzzles. Plus: Play our three UVA-themed games.
Varsity, hauled
How Varsity Hall, UVA's first infirmary, “went for a ride” to its present-day home on Hospital Drive.
Virginia men snag tennis championship
Cavaliers rally in match against Longhorns to secure the NCAA title.
Letters to the Editor: Fall 2026
Readers share their thoughts on articles from past issues.
UVA replaces men’s lacrosse coach
UVA announces Lars Tiffany will not return; offensive coordinator and associate head coach Kevin Cassese promoted to head coach.
It Takes a Village
Students develop and support initiatives to aid students facing rising living costs, food insecurity, isolation and other challenges.
What is your most enduring memory of your first-year dorm?
UVA alumni share their first-year dorm memories, from disco dancing to games of Assassin to TikTok dorm tours.
Head of the class: UVA’s 2027 student leaders
Next year’s leaders plan to refine the Honor Committee’s processes, address artificial intelligence and create partnerships between students, administrators and BOV members.
Field notes: 5 books about sports by UVA authors
These work by UVA alumni and professors include a novel about a talented college shortstop who makes a consequential mistake and a reflection on football and the culture around it.
Major state and private support clears way for new UVA arts center
After years of planning, the University of Virginia’s long-awaited center for the arts is set to begin construction next spring.
“Puzzles are the first thing that so many people in the entire world wake up and think about.”
