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Upcoming Bicentennial Events Include Women’s Forum, a Look at Slavery

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.

October 16, 2017

Predictions for the Future of Higher Education

Predictions for the Future of Higher Education

In honor of UVA’s bicentennial, we asked some administrators what they think UVA—and higher education—will look like in 25–50 years.

October 16, 2017

Artists talk unity, love at Concert for Charlottesville

Artists talk unity, love at Concert for Charlottesville

From Dave Matthews to Stevie Wonder, Concert for Charlottesville brought some big names, and tens of thousands of fans, to town.

October 16, 2017

Reflecting on UVA Anniversaries Past

Reflecting on UVA Anniversaries Past

Take a look back at how the University has celebrated big anniversary milestones.

October 16, 2017

Fighting Fire with Fellowship

Fighting Fire with Fellowship

The UVA community reclaims a higher Grounds, seeking to supplant images of angry torch-bearers with scenes of peace.

August 17, 2017

An Outpouring Pours In

An Outpouring Pours In

A small sampling of alumni reactions to the August 2017 violence in Charlottesville.

August 17, 2017

Aftermath

Aftermath

News, information, resources and more in the wake of recent events.

August 17, 2017

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

How well do you know Grounds?

How well do you know Grounds?

Think you know UVA’s Grounds? Take our 15-photo quiz to prove it!

May 17, 2017

Jenifer Andrasko named UVA Alumni Association CEO

Jenifer Andrasko named UVA Alumni Association CEO

Corporate executive and management expert Jenifer Andrasko, a former U.S. Navy pilot, mission commander and NATO officer, will be the University of Virginia Alumni Association’s next president and CEO.

April 24, 2017

Big Bands

Big Bands

Take a look at concerts at UVA throughout the past 70 years, from Fats Domino to Lady Gaga.

April 14, 2017

’Hoo Are You?

’Hoo Are You?

The University of Virginia has more than 230,000 living alumni. Take a look at how alumni demographics have changed over the past six decades, as well as where alumni live and what they do professionally.

February 14, 2017

Faulders to retire as UVA Alumni Association President

Faulders to retire as UVA Alumni Association President

After more than 11 years as president and CEO of the University of Virginia Alumni Association, Tom Faulders (Col ’71) announced plans to retire in June.

November 14, 2016

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Having lost his best player in Malcolm Brogdon (Col ’15, Batten ’16), as well as other key cogs, Coach Tony Bennett believes Virginia has a long ways to go to live up to its billing as a top-10 team and possible Final Four contender. Fortunately, he still has fourth-year point guard London Perrantes (Col ’17).

November 10, 2016

Your career, our services

Your career, our services

Here’s a quick overview of career resources available to alumni. Plus, here’s how alumni can help students explore career possibilities.

October 18, 2016

Playing Dress-up

Playing Dress-up

Take a look at costumes at UVA from 1907 to the present, with commentary from UVA drama professor Gweneth West.

October 17, 2016

Rotunda Renovation: Discoveries

Rotunda Renovation: Discoveries

See some of the hidden remnants uncovered during the Rotunda restoration, including a chemical hearth and cistern.

Fall 2016

Rotunda Renovation: Challenges

Rotunda Renovation: Challenges

In addition to the difficult task of rebuilding the foundation of the building, the Rotunda was brought up to date on WiFi and other tech.

Fall 2016

Rotunda Renovation: Roof

Rotunda Renovation: Roof

The Rotunda has always suffered from a leaky roof. From tin-coated shingles to painted copper, learn how the problem was finally solved.

Fall 2016

Rotunda Renovation: Oculus & Dome Ceiling

Rotunda Renovation: Oculus & Dome Ceiling

See how workers were able to hoist more than two tons of glass to the top of the Rotunda's dome to replace the historic oculus.

Fall 2016

Rotunda Renovation: Clocks & Cornice

Rotunda Renovation: Clocks & Cornice

The updated Rotunda clock provides automatic seasonal changes and the ability to restore time after a power failure, among other features.

Fall 2016

Rotunda Renovation: Capitals

Rotunda Renovation: Capitals

One of the more visible features of the restoration are the replacement capitals, commissioned from Italy using Jefferson's original specifications.

Fall 2016

2020 Insight

2020 Insight

Take a by-the-numbers look at the class of 2020 as well as previous classes, with data from the University’s Office of Institutional Assessment and Studies.

August 15, 2016