The camera sees what we can’t
High-contrast infrared images by Charlottesville photographer Andrew Shurtleff show Grounds in a nearly dreamlike state.
Ryan, Magill discuss the COVID Crisis
Our interview with UVA’s president and provost—from a distance.
Mortarboard messages stand out from the crowds
When it comes to walking the Lawn, some students wear their hearts on their caps.
Famous Feet on Grounds
Glimpses of a few whose presence has graced our space over the years
A short list of famous people who have stepped foot on Grounds at UVA.
’Hoos Get Creative With Personalized Plates
Enjoy some creative Wahoo loyalty as seen on license plates.
Virginia Magazine Named Finalist for 9 National Awards
We’re excited to share our good news. Virginia Magazine is a finalist for nine national editorial and design awards in publishing’s big “Folio: Show” in New York this October.
How to Write Your Way into UVA
In college admissions, essays can serve as the tipping point. Here are some tips, pointers and actual essays that recently made the cut.
How to write an admission essay so good that UVA’s deans can’t wait to meet you.
Pearls From the Clamshell: Remembering U-Hall
The building might be gone, but University Hall housed decades of memories that linger.
UVA men’s lacrosse NCAA championship run may feel familiar—but it’s different
The NCAA championship won by Virginia men’s lacrosse—the program’s sixth—was no carbon copy of the men’s basketball title captured seven weeks earlier.
Life Inside the Pavilions Throughout History
From wildlife invasions to streakers on skateboards, the Lawn pavilions have a hominess all their own.
Legends on the Court
A look back at UVA basketball from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s
What does a basketball hero do after the college glory days? Catch up with a dozen UVA fan favorites.
Wedded Wahoos
The stars aligned for all of these Cavaliers, but not without some embarrassing moments along the way.
Do you love chuckling over awkward first-date tales or proposal mishaps? Well, we’ve got some fun for you.
’Hoos Cooking for the Holidays
Alumni chefs share favorite recipes
From apple and pear pie to the Gin Ryan, here are several recipes to try in your own kitchen.
A Day in the Life of UVA
Around Grounds and around the clock
Fifty glimpses of one Thursday in September.
Authors of Their Own Destiny
Admissions essays offer insights into UVA’s newest class—and how they got here
Let these personal insights bring to life a few of those who will call UVA “home” this fall.
Infrequently Asked Questions
We’ve got answers, even if nobody was asking.
Even if you’re not physically strolling the Lawn, let this list of UVA fun facts bring you back, in multiple small ways, to life on Grounds.
Celebrating University Hall
Reliving some of the arena’s memorable moments before it’s demolished in 2019
U-Hall was home to UVA basketball for 41 years. Celebrate some of the sports victories and other highlights in this retrospective.
Measured in Degrees
Which majors are hotter than others, going back 20-plus years
UVA will confer another several thousand diplomas this spring. We’ve broken down past years’ academic degrees by disciplines. Take a look, and maybe a few clicks, at our interactive charts to explore the two-decade trends in subject-matter popularity.
Making the Shots
Behind the Scenes with UVA Athletics Photographer Matt Riley
Go behind the scenes with longtime UVA sports photographer Matt Riley, from a day of fun studio shoots to an exciting men’s basketball game at JPJ.
Memorable UVA Bowl Games
Take a look back at some of UVA's most memorable bowls.
Bowl Bites
Virginia is going bowling! Here are some UVA football lines you can casually but knowingly drop into conversation at your next cocktail party.
Banding Together
Follow the Cavalier Marching Band through a UVA football game week.
“Forward Together” forum addresses events, discusses changes since August 11 and 12
The Alumni Association and University Advancement’s Office of Engagement hosted a panel discussion on how the University is working to strengthen the UVA community in the wake of August 11 & 12.
UVA 200: Bicentennial Launch Celebrations
Highlights from the launch events
On Friday, October 6, 2017, tens of thousands of students and alumni joined on the Lawn to join in the launch of the University’s Bicentennial celebration.
Upcoming Bicentennial Events Include Women’s Forum, a Look at Slavery
The University plans to continue hosting bicentennial events until Jan. 25, 2019, the 200th anniversary of the charter’s signing.
