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UVA welcomes two new deans to Grounds

UVA welcomes two new deans to Grounds

With plans to confront climate change and boost community engagement, two Virginia natives are leading UVA schools.

Winter 2022

Lawn Hate Crime: Noose On Homer Statue Summons FBI

Lawn Hate Crime: Noose On Homer Statue Summons FBI

Authorities probe two other incidents, meet with Black protesters; alumni offer support

Winter 2022

UVA rises to No. 3 again in U.S. News rankings

UVA rises to No. 3 again in U.S. News rankings

After dropping to No. 4 three years ago, UVA is once again the third best public university, tied with the University of Michigan.

Winter 2022

UVA welcomes new deans to lead the Nursing and Education schools

UVA welcomes new deans to lead the Nursing and Education schools

With plans to confront COVID challenges and focus on equity and innovation, two women with UVA ties bring their expertise back to Grounds.

Summer/Fall 2022

After 80 years, Maury Hall gets a new name

After 80 years, Maury Hall gets a new name

Navy ROTC building will now honor former Navy secretary, U.S. senator and Law alumnus John Warner, instead of a controversial Confederate officer with no UVA ties.

Summer/Fall 2022

It’s now harder than ever to get into UVA

It’s now harder than ever to get into UVA

The University made offers to fewer than 1 in 5 this admissions cycle, a record low. Record-high applications tell only part of the story.

Summer/Fall 2022

After four decades of helping students achieve, Apprey to retire

After four decades of helping students achieve, Apprey to retire

Dean Maurice Apprey leaves a legacy at the Office of African American Affairs and the medical school.

Summer/Fall 2022

Class of 2022 to walk the Lawn

Class of 2022 to walk the Lawn

Final Exercises set to return to relative normal on the Lawn.

April 20, 2022

Leave But Come Back: UVA Honor Ends Expulsions

Leave But Come Back: UVA Honor Ends Expulsions

As stunning as the outcome seemed, it was 50 years in coming.

March 8, 2022

UVA drops mandates for vaccines, indoor masking

UVA drops mandates for vaccines, indoor masking

The masking change starts March 21 and covers office buildings, recreational facilities and venues.

Spring 2022

BOV raises tuition for next two years

BOV raises tuition for next two years

After years of no or low hikes, the board plays catch-up.

Spring 2022

Magill leaves to lead Penn, Baucom rises to UVA No. 2

Magill leaves to lead Penn, Baucom rises to UVA No. 2

Virginia’s new AG then adds some Mad Hall turnover of his own

Spring 2022

Undergraduate applications break records for a second consecutive year

Undergraduate applications break records for a second consecutive year

UVA’s decision to remain test optional is likely one reason for the continued growth.

Spring 2022

Nine Honors for Virginia Magazine

Nine Honors for Virginia Magazine

The national recognition comes for design and editorial excellence.

Winter 2021

Rumblings at Emmet-Ivy

Rumblings at Emmet-Ivy

Work has begun on a vital connector between Central Grounds and North Grounds that will serve as a new gateway to UVA.

Winter 2021

Graduation rates, student selectivity propel UVA in rankings

Graduation rates, student selectivity propel UVA in rankings

Virginia is 25th this year in national universities, fourth among public universities.

Winter 2021

Masked and vaxed, UVA opens for fall

Masked and vaxed, UVA opens for fall

With some restrictions in place, students return to Grounds.

September 4, 2021

Dean Pianta steps down from School of Education

Dean Pianta steps down from School of Education

Robert Pianta has led the school for 14 years and will go on sabbatical at the end of the year.

August 2, 2021

New Faces at the Helm

New Faces at the Helm

With plans to extend UVA’s reach beyond Grounds, new deans are leading three UVA schools.

Fall 2021

UVA Takes Down a Statue, Takes Up Free Speech

UVA Takes Down a Statue, Takes Up Free Speech

A series of Board-approved actions seeks to reclaim the historic landscape and the higher ground on civil discourse.

Fall 2021

BOV freezes base undergrad tuition, with some other increases

BOV freezes base undergrad tuition, with some other increases

Despite pandemic-related financial losses for the University, tuition will not rise for the next academic year.

Summer 2021

Winning Pool

Winning Pool

Women’s swimming and diving joined the ranks of NCAA title winners just as men’s basketball ended its reign.

Summer 2021

Classes of 2020, 2021 to walk the Lawn in May

Classes of 2020, 2021 to walk the Lawn in May

Final Exercises return to the Lawn—with some caveats.

Summer 2021

UVA taps new VP Student Affairs

UVA taps new VP Student Affairs

Hadley, a Tar Heel and Rhodes Scholar, leaves Wash U. to succeed Lampkin.

Summer 2021

Two commissions take on a complicated landscape

Two commissions take on a complicated landscape

UVA appoints a new group to reassess names and memorials on Grounds and another to reaffirm free speech principles.

Summer 2021