
1979: Preppie Profiler
Tom Shadyac's infamous poster pokes fun at preppies.
Tom Shadyac's infamous poster pokes fun at preppies.
The Fourth of July is a bittersweet anniversary at the University. It marks both great achievement and sorrow; it is the birthday of a nation, but the death day of Founding Fathers.
The history of a short-lived UVA mascot, the 'Hoo.
Thomas Jefferson designed the Anatomical Theatre in 1825.
After Faulkner arrived on Grounds, his "observations on ‘Virginia snobs’ caused somewhat of a sensation," wrote Virginius Dabney in Mr. Jefferson’s University. "He liked the state, he said, ‘because Virginians are all snobs and I like snobs.’"
Charles E. McMurdo (Engr '29) recalls his years at the University.
Mrs. Alfred E. Walker, "the Queen," shaped social life at the University for 35 years.
A brief look at rules and regulations concerning student life in 1847.
This year, ’Hoos have starred on LEGO Masters, Iron Chef and The Amazing Race. Here’s how they got there.
The wellspring for the founding, and where UVA split the atom, behold the fantastical history of Mount Jefferson.
Student Affairs Vice President Robyn S. Hadley has merged the dean’s office with her own, giving her a new compound title and an expanded set of responsibilities.
Over 4,000 first-years have arrived on Grounds. Take a look at the demographics of the newest class of ’Hoos.