Department: Digital Exclusives
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?
Think you know UVA’s Grounds? Take our 15-photo quiz to prove it!
May 17, 2017
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
Take a look at concerts at UVA throughout the past 70 years, from Fats Domino to Lady Gaga.
April 14, 2017
’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
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
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
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
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
See some of the hidden remnants uncovered during the Rotunda restoration, including a chemical hearth and cistern.
Fall 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
From Time to Time
Take a look at how some of the most familiar spots have changed—or remained the same—over time.
July 14, 2016
The Honors of Honor
Take a look back at how Final Exercises have been celebrated in the past century.
May 9, 2016
So Close
The 2016 Men’s Basketball season ended with a heartbreaker, but the record will show the amazing trajectory Coach Tony Bennett’s team took.
April 19, 2016
Around the Clocks
From historical markers to scoreboards and stock tickers, here’s a look at some of the ways we mark time on Grounds.
February 16, 2016
Organized Time
Busy-ness seems to be an epidemic. We asked several UVA students, professionals and alumni how they manage their time. Here are their answers.
February 12, 2016
The History of Calendars
The Gregorian calendar seems steady and unchangeable, right? Well, it took us a long time to get here. And it’s not even done changing.
February 10, 2016
Smooth Operation
A by-the-numbers look at what it takes to keep the fleet running.
November 16, 2015
Hoos on the Bus
Each year, UTS provides more than 3 million rides to the University community. We hopped on a bus and asked seven passengers to share their stories.
November 12, 2015
Beyond the Bus
From streetcars to UTS to the UBike program, a look at on-Grounds transportation past, present and future.
November 12, 2015