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Summer on Grounds

Summer on Grounds

When all goes well, life at UVA in the summer is quiet. But that doesn’t mean things aren’t happening. Here’s a snapshot of some of what happened on Grounds this summer.

August 16, 2017

A note to the UVA Alumni community

A note to the UVA Alumni community

UVA Alumni Association President Jenifer Andrasko comments on recent events in Charlottesville.

August 12, 2017

Presidential History

Presidential History

As the Board of Visitors searches for the University’s ninth president, take a look back at the first eight—the challenges they faced and their lasting imprints.

June 29, 2017

Integrating from Behind the Scenes

Integrating from Behind the Scenes

A look at the quiet effectiveness of Paul Saunier, an administrator who helped desegregate UVA.

Summer 2017

Politics, by Any Other Name

Politics, by Any Other Name

Coy Barefoot (Grad class of '97) recounts how the University had to overcome determined opposition to come into existence.

Summer 2017

A Fund for the Future

A Fund for the Future

President Teresa Sullivan says Michael White (Col class of ’81) is an example of a generous alum who has remained “steadfast” in the effort to help keep the University diverse.

Summer 2017

News Briefs

News Briefs

Virginia’s Curry School of Education climbs in the rankings; a new student center opens on the Corner; and a Grammy Award-winning producer visits Grounds.

Summer 2017

Jefferson Medalists Speak

Jefferson Medalists Speak

This year’s Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalists include a former U.S. Attorney General and a world-renowned entrepreneur.

Summer 2017

Four Questions for BOV student member Bryanna Miller

Four Questions for BOV student member Bryanna Miller

Bryanna Miller (Col class of ’18) discusses the challenges awaiting as she takes over as the new Board of Visitors student member.

Summer 2017

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Summer 2017

Unquoting Jefferson

Unquoting Jefferson

At the University of Virginia, the postelection ignited a distinctly UVA form of protest: an outbreak of remarkably civil discourse about Thomas Jefferson.

Spring 2017

Thomas Jefferson’s Prayer for the Future

Thomas Jefferson’s Prayer for the Future

The Magazine kicks off its series of retrospective pieces commemorating the UVA Bicentennial with a look back at Jefferson's dreams for his University’s future.

Spring 2017

Alumni Helping Us Build a Better UVA

Alumni Helping Us Build a Better UVA

In a national Gallup survey, UVA’s young alumni beat national averages in well-being, workplace engagement and emotional connection to their alma mater.

Spring 2017

News Briefs

News Briefs

Julian Bond and Marcus Martin honored with named professorships; Tom Walls named director of the Sorensen Institute.

Spring 2017

Cutting Carbon

Cutting Carbon

A partnership with Dominion Virginia Power will provide electricity to the University from a new solar farm in King William County, cutting UVA’s carbon footprint by 11 percent.

Spring 2017

Sullivan Stepping Down

Sullivan Stepping Down

UVA’s first female president is ready to pass the torch and return to teaching. The search committee hopes to find her successor by August 2018.

Spring 2017

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Spring 2017

Why UVA Is All They Ever Talk About

Why UVA Is All They Ever Talk About

Economics Professor Kenneth G. Elzinga reflects on the characteristic of UVA graduates who seem to keep talking about their University experiences even after entering the workplace.

Winter 2016

Investing in UVA’s Third Century

Investing in UVA’s Third Century

President Teresa A. Sullivan articulates plans for the Universities third century, while preparing to celebrate the achievements of the past 200 years.

Winter 2016

Hire Ed

Hire Ed

As up to 30 percent of UVA faculty prepare for retirement, the University prepares new hiring methods to fill the vacancies.

Winter 2016

UVA in the Rankings

UVA in the Rankings

See where UVA ranks among the top colleges and universities in the country, according to US News & World Report, Business Insider, Princeton Review and The Economist.

Winter 2016

Spirit of ’76 Back on Grounds

Spirit of ’76 Back on Grounds

In September, Virginia paid homage to the 1976 basketball team as part of an All-Sports Reunion weekend, drawing more than 500 alumni athletes.

Winter 2016

News Briefs

News Briefs

New bicentennial celebration chairs announced; professor honored by Washington Monthly; head of VFH retires; Distinguished Teaching Award honoree

Winter 2016

New Housing, Health Center Set for Brandon Avenue

New Housing, Health Center Set for Brandon Avenue

One of the most centrally located streets around Grounds is getting a makeover that aims to benefit students for years to come.

Winter 2016

Jury Awards $3M in Rolling Stone Suit

Jury Awards $3M in Rolling Stone Suit

A federal jury in Charlottesville awarded Associate Dean Nicole Eramo $3 million against Rolling Stone magazine for defamation.

Winter 2016