Topic: The University
Comm School welcomes new dean
Nicole Thorne Jenkins comes to UVA from the University of Kentucky.
Fall 2020
UVA Delays In-Person Start
Plans for a different kind of fall sharpen into focus as the semester approaches.
Fall 2020
Masks, social distancing, personal symptom tracking will mark return to school in August
University releases detailed plan for fall semester.
June 29, 2020
UVA poised to declare on-time start to fall
President Ryan outlines what to expect for the coming semester.
Summer 2020
The surreal semester and what comes after
From the spring quarantine to the fall quandary, how UVA is confronting the coronavirus.
Summer 2020
From President Ryan: A Week Like No Other
President James E. Ryan shares a reflection on the early days of UVA’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
Summer 2020
Jefferson Medals awarded in absentia
A Supreme Court justice and a media mogul were among the recipients.
Summer 2020
From the President: UVA’s road to Rhodes, and why it matters
President James E. Ryan discusses the University’s dedication to supporting students’ personal, intellectual and professional development.
Spring 2020
UVA sets aggressive sustainability goals, even as it expands
University commits to shrinking its carbon footprint while expanding its physical one.
Spring 2020
Carr’s Hill reopens
A UVA landmark comes back to life following a rich history and a $14M renovation
Spring 2020
Amid record applications, UVA issues 6K early offers
The admissions office has seen a record number of applications this year.
Spring 2020
Center for Politics appoints first resident scholars
A columnist and a former congresswoman will bring varying perspectives to the center.
Spring 2020
BOV Sets Tuition for 2020–21
Tuition increases will affect in-state and out-of-state students.
Spring 2020
Health System’s new EVP sees path forward after critical report
Dr. Craig Kent takes the helm after serving as a dean and vice president at Ohio State.
Spring 2020
Pat Lampkin to retire
After more than 40 years at UVA, the student affairs chief plans to step down in August.
Spring 2020
UVA preserves Alderman stacks graffiti before teardown
Decades of musings and drawings adorn Alderman carrels. How UVA is making sure some of it survives.
Winter 2019
From President Ryan: Honoring a Complex Future
President Ryan looks at how UVA hopes to represent the best in higher education.
Winter 2019
UVA rethinks medical collections after critical WaPo story
The Health System vows indigent relief, less litigation.
Winter 2019
UVA Kicks Off $5 Billion Campaign With a Big Head Start
Two Tony Bennetts launched the campaign, which has already raised more than half of its goal.
Winter 2019
Data Science clears crucial hurdle to become UVA’s 12th school
The program received approval from the State Council of Higher Education in September.
Winter 2019
Putting good and great into action
President Ryan presents a brief overview of the goals and strategies of his strategic plan, approved in August.
Fall 2019
Ryan’s new strategic plan is bigger than its list of 10 key initiatives
There’s a lot more to UVA’s just-approved 2030 strategy than the list of 10 “key initiatives.” A lot more.
Fall 2019
Why Liz Magill may have more influence than any prior provost
The former Stanford Law dean, called a “complete partner” by Jim Ryan, will focus on faculty and research as the team implements the 2030 Strategic Plan.
Fall 2019
Darden goes big into continuing ed and construction
New funding is expected to help the school expand its mission and physical footprint.
Fall 2019
UVA admissions brings back early decision
The binding option returns after a hiatus due to demand but won’t replace early action.
Fall 2019