Department: University Digest
New diversity chief comes from Mizzou
Kevin G. McDonald takes over as UVA’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion on Aug. 1.
Summer 2019
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.
Summer 2019
A New Corner for UVA
Ambitious plans to remake Emmet/Ivy area start with a hotel and conference center.
Summer 2019
Sports Stars
Tennis star Danielle Collins (Col ’16) and Super Bowl-winner Chris Long (Col ’08) are making headlines
Spring 2019
New Operating Chief Starts
UVA’s new chief operating officer, Jennifer “J.J.” Wagner Davis, gets going
Spring 2019
Planting the Seed for UVA’s Next School
A Jefferson Trust grant sprouted into the new School of Data Science
Spring 2019
News Briefs
Winter 2018
An Unflinching Report
The President's Commission on Slavery and the University releases its final report and recommends further action after 5 years of research.
Winter 2018
Ex-President O’Neil Promoted Diversity, Free Speech
Remembering the University's sixth president.
Winter 2018
Laced Up, Ready to Go
UVA inaugurated its ninth president, James E. Ryan (Law '92), in October.
Winter 2018
The Light Goes Out for an Econ Icon: Elzinga’s 3M 9100
The famed overhead projector of Elzinga's Econ 201 class did not survive the move to Culbreth Theatre.
Fall 2018
Ramps Tilt Lawn Toward Better Access
New ramps to the Lawn will allow for greater accessibility.
Fall 2018
Miller Center Appointment Draws Controversy
A former official of the Trump administration joins the Miller Center, triggering resignations.
Fall 2018
Ryan Hits the Grounds Running
UVA President James E. Ryan gets off to a fast start, taking on tough issues and attracting high-level talent.
Fall 2018
Committee Looks at UVA’s Historic Landscape
An advisory committee formed by the Deans Working Group examines the principles of the University's historical figures and spaces.
Fall 2018
Welcome, Class of 2022
More than 3,800 first-years will join the Wahoo family this fall. Dig into some of the numbers that shape the Class of 2022.
Fall 2018
UVA tightens speech policy on grounds
The University has tightened its policy for outsiders who want to make a speech, protest, hand out leaflets or otherwise exercise free-speech rights on Grounds.
Summer 2018
Say Goodbye to U-Hall
University Hall, the former home to the basketball programs and the venue of legendary concerts, will be demolished to make room for additional sports fields.
Summer 2018
Ryan begins shaping his team
President-elect Jim Ryan has begun the process of filling top leadership positions at the University.
Summer 2018
Olympian, All-Star is new coach of women’s basketball
Tina Thompson joins UVA as the new women's head basketball coach.
Summer 2018
Micah Watson Wins Kennedy Center Honor
New graduate Micah Watson (Col ’18) won the prestigious Kennedy Center National Undergraduate Playwriting Award for her play, Canaan.
Summer 2018
Three ’Hoos Earn Marshall Scholarships
Three ’Hoos receive funds to study in the United Kingdom next year.
Spring 2018