Topic: Decade
How did we get here? A 2025 timeline
A look back at major events that shaped the university in one of its most tumultuous years.
Spring 2026
After calls to pause, presidential search committee defends its ongoing work
The group announced it would continue its search despite calls from both Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Faculty Senate to press pause.
December 1, 2025
Former student receives five life sentences for 2022 shootings on Grounds
Survivor says sentence gives “a little bit of peace”
Spring 2026
UVA counsel leaves for University of Arizona
Cliff Iler, who led recent interactions between UVA and the Department of Justice, has been named general counsel at the University of Arizona. Deputy university counsel Barry Meek will replace him in the interim.
Winter 2025
Land moves between UVA and Charlottesville
UVA obtains Charlottesville’s former Federal Executive Institute and leases historic Oak Lawn property to Charlottesville City Schools.
Winter 2025
“An honor of a lifetime”
Rector Rachel Sheridan (Col class of ’94, Law class of ’98) talks about her time at UVA as a student, her adjustment to the public spotlight and what she wants the university community to know.
Winter 2025
30 years on from the first time UVA squashed FSU
A recount one of the most iconic moments in UVA football history and the aftermath.
Winter 2025
UVA rejects Trump administration compact for preferential funding
UVA in mid-October became the fifth school to decline a Trump administration compact promising preferential treatment in return for committing to a series of Trump administration policies.
Winter 2025
UVA drops two spots in national rankings, stays steady among publics
How UVA fared in recent rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and more
Winter 2025
Two parts of DOJ investigation closed, Mahoney says
At the Board of Visitors meeting in September, interim UVA President Paul Mahoney revealed that two components of the Department of Justice investigation into UVA have been closed.
September 29, 2025
Interim UVA Health CEO Rosner appointed to 3-year term
On August 1, about 30 department chairs and other UVA Health leaders sent a letter to university leadership supporting him in the permanent role.
Winter 2025
Mounting Pressure
What the record shows about what happened between the Department of Justice, the Board of Visitors and former UVA President Jim Ryan, and the leadership void that UVA must fill.
Fall 2025
A Presidency Abbreviated
Against a backdrop of crises, former university president Jim Ryan had his share of wins and controversies
Fall 2025
How UVA grad schools stacked up in latest rankings
UVA grad schools receive high marks in the latest ranking from U.S. News & World Report
Fall 2025
Competing Narratives
How two alumni groups, The Jefferson Council and Wahoos4UVA, battled leading up to Ryan's resignation and in the wake of it.
Fall 2025
High stakes in higher ed
Federal funding, DEI, research and international students are under attack at UVA and elsewhere
Fall 2025
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
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
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
During this unexpected time of transition, the Alumni Association remains committed to listening to and platforming alumni voices.
Fall 2025
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
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
Remaining optimistic in a challenging time for higher education
Fall 2025
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