Topic: History, Traditions & Grounds
Rotunda Renovation: Capitals
One of the more visible features of the restoration are the replacement capitals, commissioned from Italy using Jefferson's original specifications.
Fall 2016
Honor Undergoes a Full-Scale Review
The single sanction’s razor-thin survival of a student vote has prompted the Honor Committee to appoint a study commission, the first such comprehensive review of the University of Virginia Honor System since 2000.
Fall 2016
Letters to the Editor
Many readers sent in feedback to the summer cover story “Modern Honor.” A selection of letter excerpts appear, along with a letter from the Editor on the Honor System piece.
Fall 2016
A Flight Forgotten
The Aviator was crafted to recognize UVA alum and French Air Service pilot James McConnell, whose plane went down in France in 1917. But it’s not your typical WWI memorial.
Fall 2016
From Time to Time
Take a look at how some of the most familiar spots have changed—or remained the same—over time.
July 14, 2016
Modern Honor
In 2013, students voted in an “informed retraction” measure to the Honor System. This past spring, the single sanction barely survived a vote. Now what?
Summer 2016
Time Capsule
Over the last 100 years, UVA engineering students have traded drafting tables and wood shops for modeling software, 3-D printers and flight simulators. See what the future holds for engineering on Grounds.
Summer 2016
Rotunda’s Rebirth
President Sullivan discusses changes to the Rotunda, as well as the building’s evolving function in University life.
Summer 2016
The Honors of Honor
Take a look back at how Final Exercises have been celebrated in the past century.
May 9, 2016
Follow That Guide
The University Guide Service is student self-governance in action. UGuides give tours integrating encyclopedic knowledge of the University with their own experiences, and they don’t shy away from tough questions.
Spring 2016
Smooth Operation
A by-the-numbers look at what it takes to keep the fleet running.
November 16, 2015
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
The Engines
The men and women profiled here act as role models to co-workers and students. They're dedicated — no matter what. And each has worked behind the scenes for decades to help make UVA a safer, stronger place.
Winter 2015
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
Hoos on the Bus
Each year, UTS provides more than 3 million rides to the University community. We hopped on a bus and asked seven passengers to share their stories.
November 12, 2015
Beyond the Bus
From streetcars to UTS to the UBike program, a look at on-Grounds transportation past, present and future.
November 12, 2015
Peculiar Properties
Tour of some of the mysterious, historic—and empty—properties owned by the University.
Fall 2015
First Things First
From the first building on Grounds to the first known female member of the Seven Society, this is our list of some premiere moments in UVA history.
Fall 2015
Charlottesville A to Z
A look beyond well-known favorites like Monticello and the Rotunda reveals some of the smaller, more unexpected things that make Charlottesville and the University so special.
Summer 2015
More than a Museum
Through its various university and community programs, the Fralin Museum of Art curates a spirit of collaboration.
Summer 2015
Grounds as Playground
What look like ordinary walkways, walls and rails to most passersby around Grounds are actually playgrounds to Parkour enthusiasts.
Summer 2015
Breaking the Bubble
About 3,100 students volunteer through Madison House for at least one hour each week. See how they're making a difference in the Charlottesville community.
Summer 2015
Follow That Book!
How does a book get from the Ivy Stacks to you? Follow a book along its journey.
May 14, 2015
Space Mountain
UVA astronomy professor Ed Murphy gives a tour of McCormick Observatory, its history and its current purpose.
April 15, 2015