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The Honors of Honor

The Honors of Honor

Take a look back at how Final Exercises have been celebrated in the past century.

May 9, 2016

The Oxford Experience

The Oxford Experience

A group of alumni explores the rich history, architecture and scenery of Oxford University.

April 8, 2016

New Format for Reunions 2016

New Format for Reunions 2016

Celebrating a reunion this June? See what’s different this time around.

Spring 2016

New and Noteworthy

New and Noteworthy

Six new books from UVA alumni and faculty.

Winter 2015

Discovery and Loss

Discovery and Loss

Eleanor Gould delights in sharing glimpses of Monticello's biodiversity and inspires her Instagram followers to see the flowers and insects, fruits and vegetables, sun-dappled trees and sweeping vistas with fresh eyes.

Winter 2015

Past, Present and Future

Past, Present and Future

Alex Arriaga (Col class of '87) has tackled issues of human rights violations around the world — from torture and ethnic genocide to forced child marriage and the systemic rape of women in war zones — for the past 28 years. "Human rights," shes says, "is in my DNA."

Winter 2015

How to Ace an Interview

How to Ace an Interview

Job interviews will always be stressful. The stakes are high, and the margin for error is slim. Here's how Alumni Career Services can help.

Winter 2015

In the Long Run

In the Long Run

Alumni track athletes Erika Pierce, Stephanie Garcia and Robby Andrews aren't showing signs of slowing down any time soon.

Winter 2015

Second Act

Second Act

After finishing his collegiate career as UVA’s all-time leading rusher, Thomas Jones (Col class of ’99) spent 12 years in the NFL before heading to Hollywood.

Winter 2015

Exploring Civil War History

Exploring Civil War History

UVA's new John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History will support various programs and activities to benefit both academic researchers and a public audience.

Winter 2015

Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler

Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler

When Cali and Blaise Gaston were both diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2015, they underwent treatment at UVA and found extraordinary support in the Charlottesville Women's Four Miler race community.

Winter 2015

Presidential Treatment

Presidential Treatment

After studying at perhaps the most architecturally famous school in America, a number of UVA graduates have gone on to work at presidential places and end up preserving more than just buildings.

Fall 2015

Imagination Without Limits

Imagination Without Limits

Alumna Fri Forjindam imagines the fantastic, then brings it to life at amusement parks.

Fall 2015

World Class

World Class

Former UVA women's soccer players Morgan Brian and Becky Sauerbrunn reunite with former coach Steve Swanson and bring home the World Cup.

Fall 2015

Difference Maker:  Micaela Connery (Col ’09)

Difference Maker:  Micaela Connery (Col class of ’09)

Alumna Micaela Connery had an idea in high school to offer a theater program open to kids of all abilities, including those with special needs.

Fall 2015

Look Closer

Look Closer

Annie Rorem (Batten class of ’13) conducts research on education and labor force participation with a particular interest in gender.

Fall 2015

Going the Distance

Going the Distance

The 2014 Gallup-Purdue Index measures the long-term success of college graduates along three axes—and shows that UVA alumni come out ahead of their peers on each.

Fall 2015

News from Around Grounds

News from Around Grounds

A few of the latest University news stories.

Fall 2015

You Deserve a Break Today!

You Deserve a Break Today!

Take a look into the past, with commentary on select ads provided by UVA history professor and BackStory co-host Brian Balogh.

August 14, 2015

Arts in Brief

Arts in Brief

An award-winning filmmaker gives a master class on Grounds; an alumnus finds his niche in comedy.

Summer 2015

Wrestling’s Rise

Wrestling’s Rise

A look at wrestling coach Steve Garland’s formidable record.

Summer 2015

New & Notable

New & Notable

Six recent book releases from UVA alumni and faculty.

Summer 2015

Black Alumni Weekend

Black Alumni Weekend

Over the second weekend in april, more than 1,800 people—including nearly 1,200 alumni—attended Black Alumni Weekend on Grounds.

Summer 2015