Topic: Student Life
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
Authorities probe two other incidents, meet with Black protesters; alumni offer support
Winter 2022
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
And the student protest that led to its repeal
Summer/Fall 2022
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
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
See which other UVA athletes made a splash in Budapest.
July 6, 2022
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
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
’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
Catch up with the comings and goings in UVA’s sports programs.
April 20, 2022
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
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
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
The former Clemson assistant takes the reins.
Spring 2022
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
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?
From grilled cheese to TV dinners, dining on a student budget.
Spring 2022
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
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
With some restrictions in place, students return to Grounds.
September 4, 2021
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?
From across the decades, the flicks that resonated most with alumni during their time on Grounds.
Fall 2021