Department: University Digest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Final Exercises set to return to relative normal on the Lawn.
April 20, 2022
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
The masking change starts March 21 and covers office buildings, recreational facilities and venues.
Spring 2022
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
Virginia’s new AG then adds some Mad Hall turnover of his own
Spring 2022
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
The national recognition comes for design and editorial excellence.
Winter 2021
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
Virginia is 25th this year in national universities, fourth among public universities.
Winter 2021
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
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
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
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
Despite pandemic-related financial losses for the University, tuition will not rise for the next academic year.
Summer 2021
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
Final Exercises return to the Lawn—with some caveats.
Summer 2021
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
UVA appoints a new group to reassess names and memorials on Grounds and another to reaffirm free speech principles.
Summer 2021