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Topic: 2020s

University librarian closes chapter

University librarian closes chapter

John Unsworth, who guided the library system through the renovation of Shannon library, retires in September. Taking the helm is librarian and artificial intelligence scholar Leo S. Lo.

Fall 2025

Alumni Hall prepares for a new era

Alumni Hall prepares for a new era

A look at the history of Alumni Hall and a preview of the new building coming in spring 2027

Fall 2025

$5 billion UVA campaign hits $6 billion

$5 billion UVA campaign hits $6 billion

UVA's Honor the Future campaign hits $6 billion, making it one of the largest campaigns ever by a public university.

Fall 2025

From the Publisher: Honoring Our Mission in a Time of Transition

From the Publisher: Honoring Our Mission in a Time of Transition

During this unexpected time of transition, the Alumni Association remains committed to listening to and platforming alumni voices.

Fall 2025

Growing Grounds

Growing Grounds

A look at the new developments from the past five years that are transforming Grounds, from the new School of Data Science to the Emmet-Ivy Corridor

Fall 2025

Comm School dean steps down; search to resume

Comm School dean steps down; search to resume

Nicole Thorne Jenkins, the former dean of the McIntire School of Commerce, stepped away from her position in June after leading a successful fundraising campaign and expanding the program.

Fall 2025

From Jim Ryan: To Alumni, with Gratitude

From Jim Ryan: To Alumni, with Gratitude

Remaining optimistic in a challenging time for higher education

Fall 2025

What are your favorite memories of Alumni Hall?

What are your favorite memories of Alumni Hall?

With a complete overhaul of Alumni Hall on the way, we wanted to know alumni's favorite memories of the building.

Fall 2025

A whole new ballgame

A whole new ballgame

A settlement over NIL compensation aims to reform pay in college athletics. Here's how UVA is adapting to a rapidly changing playing field.

Fall 2025

Former law dean to serve as interim president as panel guides presidential search

Former law dean to serve as interim president as panel guides presidential search

Paul G. Mahoney, who was dean of the Law School from 2008 to 2016, will act as interim until a 28-member committee finds a permanent president.

August 5, 2025

‘Saddened, disappointed and terrified’

‘Saddened, disappointed and terrified’

The Alumni Association asked alumni for their reactions to Jim Ryan’s departure. Here are the results.

Fall 2025

Two more UVA Health leaders leave

Two more UVA Health leaders leave

Dr. Melina Kibbe, dean of the School of Medicine and chief health affairs officer for UVA Health, and Wendy Horton, CEO of the University Medical Center, will both leave for other positions.

Fall 2025

UVA president resigns amid pressure from Trump administration on diversity practices

UVA president resigns amid pressure from Trump administration on diversity practices

J.J. Wagner Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will serve as acting president before an interim is named.

July 1, 2025

UVA baseball coach Brian O’Connor heads to Mississippi State

UVA baseball coach Brian O’Connor heads to Mississippi State

O’Connor announced June 1 that he was leaving UVA after 22 seasons.

Fall 2025

The best of the best

The best of the best

Our entirely arguable, semi-objective list of UVA’s top athletes of all time

Summer 2025

What was the most memorable class that you took just for fun?

What was the most memorable class that you took just for fun?

From Introduction to Mindfulness to Archaeology of Virginia, alumni share memories of fun courses.

Summer 2025

The empty plate

The empty plate

Alumni and faculty in the field of hunger discuss the scope of the problem and some potential solutions. 

Summer 2025

Research’s new unknowns

Research’s new unknowns

UVA grapples with uncertainty in federal funding landscape.

Summer 2025

From the Publisher: Our Future, Your Home

From the Publisher: Our Future, Your Home

After four years of planning and design, the Alumni Association is embarking on a once-in-a-generation project: building a new Home for Every Hoo.

Summer 2025

UVA names new dean of students

UVA names new dean of students

Nicole R. Hall has been UVA’s associate vice president for career and professional development since 2023.

Summer 2025

Visas of student, alumni terminated and then reversed

Visas of student, alumni terminated and then reversed

On April 25, amid legal challenges, the Trump administration reversed its student visa revocations

Summer 2025

From President Ryan: Remembering John Casteen

From President Ryan: Remembering John Casteen

President Ryan’s full remarks from President Emeritus John Casteen’s memorial service on April 15, 2025.

Summer 2025

UVA’s external review of 2022 shooting released

UVA’s external review of 2022 shooting released

The long-awaited reports, which were sought by UVA and authorized by the Virginia attorney general, were released March 21.

Summer 2025

Virginia women win fifth straight swimming title

Virginia women win fifth straight swimming title

The Cavaliers had their moment yet again at this year’s NCAA Division I national meet, becoming the third program ever to claim five consecutive crowns.

Summer 2025

A homecoming for new men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom

A homecoming for new men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom

Odom, who spent seven years of his childhood in Charlottesville, takes over for Tony Bennett as the head of UVA men’s basketball.

Summer 2025