The Top Five Historical Events at the University of Virginia

As illustrated by the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

August 20, 2009

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 board affirms Scott Beardsley as president, orders review of hiring process

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

UVA’s Common Ground

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

Piecing together the last days of Ryan’s presidency

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

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 following leadership upheaval at UVA