The Top Five Historical Events at the University of Virginia

As illustrated by the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

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:

Highlights

UVA men’s tennis wins second-straight national championship

The Cavaliers swept Ohio State to take home another NCAA National Championship title.

What do you miss most about your time at UVA?

Spanning all generations, most submissions—including many here—spoke of the time spent with friends. Suffice it to say: You’re missed.

From President Ryan: The Rotunda Remains the Vibrant Heart of UVA

Even in the face of fires, additions, demolitions, and renovations, the Rotunda has played an outsized role in University life.

Archi-texts: A book tour of Grounds

Here are some books about UVA architecture by architects, historians and professors that show Thomas Jefferson’s vision and how it has continued to inform the architecture of Grounds.