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The class of 2026, by the numbers

The class of 2026, by the numbers

Over 4,000 first-years have arrived on Grounds. Take a look at the demographics of the newest class of ’Hoos.

Winter 2022

Lawn Hate Crime: Noose On Homer Statue Summons FBI

Lawn Hate Crime: Noose On Homer Statue Summons FBI

Authorities probe two other incidents, meet with Black protesters; alumni offer support

Winter 2022

All the wins in ’Hooville

All the wins in ’Hooville

The UVA athletics department is going to need a bigger trophy case

Summer/Fall 2022

Remembering the infamous 2008 ban on signs at UVA sporting events

Remembering the infamous 2008 ban on signs at UVA sporting events

And the student protest that led to its repeal

Summer/Fall 2022

What was your most memorable job when you were at UVA?

What was your most memorable job when you were at UVA?

From driving the Monticello tour bus to cleaning frog tanks

Summer/Fall 2022

That Good Old Stuff of Wahoowa

That Good Old Stuff of Wahoowa

From surgical tools to old-school parking tags and concert passes, these quirky keepsakes represent UVA to nine alumni and their families.

Summer/Fall 2022

Virginia swimmer Alex Walsh wins gold at world championship

Virginia swimmer Alex Walsh wins gold at world championship

See which other UVA athletes made a splash in Budapest.

July 6, 2022

Meet UVA’s 2023 student leaders

Meet UVA’s 2023 student leaders

These bright young minds have bold plans, from restoring rigor back to Honor to securing scholarships for descendants of enslaved laborers.

Summer/Fall 2022

UVA men’s tennis wins first NCAA title since 2017

UVA men’s tennis wins first NCAA title since 2017

The team recovered from early-season losses to finish on a 23-match winning streak.

June 2, 2022

Lambeth’s Dream Team: Our picks for the best UVA major leaguers of all time

Lambeth’s Dream Team: Our picks for the best UVA major leaguers of all time

’Hoo would you put on an all-star UVA MLB team? Here are our picks for our top major leaguers of all time.

April 25, 2022

Tennis, men’s lacrosse coaches stay put; women’s basketball bets on new leader

Tennis, men’s lacrosse coaches stay put; women’s basketball bets on new leader

Catch up with the comings and goings in UVA’s sports programs.

April 20, 2022

Class of 2022 to walk the Lawn

Class of 2022 to walk the Lawn

Final Exercises set to return to relative normal on the Lawn.

April 20, 2022

’Hoonami: UVA women swim to second consecutive national title

’Hoonami: UVA women swim to second consecutive national title

Led by Olympians Kate Douglass (Col ’23) and Alex Walsh (Col ’24), the team broke seven American records in its decisive win.

March 22, 2022

UVA drops mandates for vaccines, indoor masking

UVA drops mandates for vaccines, indoor masking

The masking change starts March 21 and covers office buildings, recreational facilities and venues.

Spring 2022

After Mendenhall’s sudden departure, the Tony Elliott era dawns

After Mendenhall’s sudden departure, the Tony Elliott era dawns

The former Clemson assistant takes the reins.

Spring 2022

Got a coat? We look back at memorable storms in UVA history

Got a coat? We look back at memorable storms in UVA history

Let us take you back to when the rains came down, the snows piled up and the Grounds shook beneath your feet. You’ll need a coat.

Spring 2022

The Future, Ready or Not

The Future, Ready or Not

We asked UVA’s resident futurists what’s next.

Spring 2022

Student clubs improvise and adapt in pandemic

Student clubs improvise and adapt in pandemic

For three groups, fall semester offered a return to something close to normal.

Spring 2022

What was your favorite cheap meal when you were on Grounds?

What was your favorite cheap meal when you were on Grounds?

From grilled cheese to TV dinners, dining on a student budget.

Spring 2022

2 OTs and 18 PKs

2 OTs and 18 PKs

The soccer match that turned into a marathon.

Spring 2022

What was your favorite book while you were on Grounds?

What was your favorite book while you were on Grounds?

From Hemingway to Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the books alumni could not put down.

Winter 2021

Hot Trax

Hot Trax

For two decades, the hot, sticky, beer-soaked roadhouse where Dave Matthews Band began its rise to stardom drew big-name acts and packed houses.

Winter 2021

Masked and vaxed, UVA opens for fall

Masked and vaxed, UVA opens for fall

With some restrictions in place, students return to Grounds.

September 4, 2021

The Class of 2025 in Their Own Words

The Class of 2025 in Their Own Words

Excerpts from admission essays for incoming first-years

Fall 2021

What was your favorite movie while you were on Grounds?

What was your favorite movie while you were on Grounds?

From across the decades, the flicks that resonated most with alumni during their time on Grounds.

Fall 2021