Topic: History, Traditions & Grounds
The stairs not taken
A stubborn elevator made headlines when poet Robert Frost visited Grounds in 1960.
Spring 2026
What is your strongest memory of student self-governance at UVA?
We asked UVA alumni to reflect on student self-governance. They mentioned the University Judiciary Committee, the Pep Band and more.
Spring 2026
UVA’s Common Ground
A history of Newcomb Hall, which opened its doors in 1958 and became a home base for generations of students
Spring 2026
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
From the Publisher: Milestone Moments for A New Home for Every Hoo
Lily West announces the lead donor for the new Home for Every Hoo, Reggie Aggarwal.
Winter 2025
The future of student self-governance
Student leaders are fighting to keep self-governance alive and thriving, despite current existential threats and a rocky history.
Winter 2025
Pipe Dream
McIntire Amphitheatre once housed an outdoor pipe organ that was plagued by poor upkeep.
Winter 2025
What was your favorite student tradition when you were on Grounds?
Alumni reminisce about their favorite university traditions, from Lighting of the Lawn to Halloween festivities.
Winter 2025
From Interim President Paul G. Mahoney: UVA is a Sturdy Ship
After Paul G. Mahoney’s unexpected elevation to interim president, he affirms UVA’s place in American democracy and role of training citizen leaders.
Winter 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
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
Raiders of the Lost Cards
The card catalogue that holds a record of the first 125 years of students at UVA
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
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?
From Introduction to Mindfulness to Archaeology of Virginia, alumni share memories of fun courses.
Summer 2025
UVA’s own ‘red scare’
In 1951, assistant professor Homer G. Richey publicly alleged that several of his colleagues at the Woodrow Wilson School of Foreign Affairs were communist sympathizers.
Summer 2025
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
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
Speaking in Tons
Beta Bridge, UVA’s community bulletin board, just seems to know when it’s time to clear its cache of messages.
Spring 2025
Bridging the Divide
Inside President Ryan’s ambitious plan for UVA to be a better neighbor—one of 10 key initiatives in the university’s 2030 Plan.
Spring 2025
BOV talks arts, housing and parking projects
UVA’s Board of Visitors in December took action on three major construction projects.
Spring 2025
’Hoo’s Your UVA Bestie?
Alumni share how they've maintained lifelong bonds that started on Grounds
Spring 2025