Starry Night Under the Dome
Jefferson’s original vision of the Rotunda as a planetarium comes to life
The Rotunda as a planetarium? Three graduate students bring Jefferson’s original vision to life.
Pavilion X settles the controversy over what shade of white to paint the Academical Village
After further research, the pavilion is painted a hue consistent with the rest of the Lawn.
Why Liz Magill may have more influence than any prior provost
The former Stanford Law dean, called a “complete partner” by Jim Ryan, will focus on faculty and research as the team implements the 2030 Strategic Plan.
Darden goes big into continuing ed and construction
New funding is expected to help the school expand its mission and physical footprint.
UVA admissions brings back early decision
The binding option returns after a hiatus due to demand but won’t replace early action.
New ACC Network airs UVA sporting events, gives students broadcast experience
More than 400 sporting events, many of which were not previously broadcast, will give students opportunities to learn video production.
Longtime Comm School dean Zeithaml steps down
After 23 years at the helm, Carl P. Zeithaml will continue as a strategic management professor.
Law School repurposes $1M-plus from shuttered Thomas Jefferson Center
Funds will go toward the reopening of the First Amendment Clinic.
’Hoo is the Class of 2023? Take a look, by the numbers
Nearly 4,000 first-years arrived on Grounds this fall. Dig into some of the numbers that shape latest class of Wahoos.
UVA boosts minimum wage to $15 per hour
The raise should better reflect the cost of living.
UVA announces new Batten School dean
Ian H. Solomon brings more than 20 years of experience at the local, national and international levels.
Thinking Big
Meet the Class of 2020’s student organization leaders
The Class of 2020’s student leaders bring big ideas, diverse experiences.
New diversity chief comes from Mizzou
Kevin G. McDonald takes over as UVA’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion on Aug. 1.
BOV approves upper-division tuition rate for College, rescinds tuition increase for next year
The executive committee voted in April to maintain current in-state undergraduate tuition, but changes are on the horizon.
A New Corner for UVA
Ambitious plans to remake Emmet/Ivy area start with hotel, conference center
Ambitious plans to remake Emmet/Ivy area start with a hotel and conference center.
Tuition Changes
Attendance costs shift for UVA and UVA at Wise.
Sports Stars
Tennis star Danielle Collins (Col ’16) and Super Bowl-winner Chris Long (Col ’08) are making headlines
New Operating Chief Starts
UVA’s new chief operating officer, Jennifer “J.J.” Wagner Davis, gets going
Nursing Dean Steps Down
Dean Dorrie Fontaine prepares to retire in July.
Planting the Seed for UVA’s Next School
A Jefferson Trust grant sprouted into the new School of Data Science
News Briefs
An Unflinching Report
Slavery Commission chronicles a difficult past
The President's Commission on Slavery and the University releases its final report and recommends further action after 5 years of research.
Ex-President O’Neil Promoted Diversity, Free Speech
Remembering the University's sixth president.
Laced Up, Ready to Go
Ryan Takes the Oath
UVA inaugurated its ninth president, James E. Ryan (Law '92), in October.
The Light Goes Out for an Econ Icon: Elzinga’s 3M 9100
In loving memory, c. August 1988–July 10, 2018
The famed overhead projector of Elzinga's Econ 201 class did not survive the move to Culbreth Theatre.
