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Topic: Grounds & the Physical Plant

In the Age of Slavery

In the Age of Slavery

Henry Martin was born into slavery. He would later become the University’s bell ringer.

January 12, 2012

Find the Gnome, Win the Gnome

Find the Gnome, Win the Gnome

Can you help us track him down?

December 12, 2011

Fighting Fire at the University

Fighting Fire at the University

In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.

Winter 2011

News Briefs

News Briefs

Winter 2011

Flue Flaws

Flue Flaws

Winter 2011

Keep the Lid On

Keep the Lid On

Winter 2011

Built to Last

Built to Last

Winter 2011

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Winter 2011

At Home in History

At Home in History

What's it like to live in one of America's most historic places?

Fall 2011

Around the Academical Village

Around the Academical Village

Restoring historic buildings to former grandeur.

Fall 2011

The State of the University

The State of the University

What's going on with the budget? What about tuition increases? Read a Q&A with President Sullivan.

Summer 2011

Back on Track

Back on Track

Summer 2011

Patient Friendly

Patient Friendly

Summer 2011

A Gallery of Great Websites at UVA

A Gallery of Great Websites at UVA

A score of enthralling websites, courtesy of UVA

March 14, 2011

Top Stories of 2010

Top Stories of 2010

Marked by record-breaking weather, devastating tragedy, and a change in leadership, 2010 was a watershed year for UVA.

January 17, 2011

All the Hoos in Hooville

All the Hoos in Hooville

In celebration of a decade of the Lighting of the Lawn, we asked members of the UVA community to share their holiday wishes for the University.

December 14, 2010

Under Repair

Under Repair

Winter 2010

Insider's View: Rare Items

Insider’s View: Rare Items

Explore some of the most valuable treasures in Special Collections.

Winter 2010

1820: Sincerely, Thomas Jefferson

1820: Sincerely, Thomas Jefferson

A letter from TJ explains construction delays at UVA thanks to the Virginia legislature.

Fall 2010

Hard Hat Zone

Hard Hat Zone

A field guide to new buildings at UVA.

Fall 2010

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Summer 2010