Fall 2026
Features
The secret life of Grounds
Virginia Magazine was granted rare access to UVA's secret spaces, including the frescoes of Pavilion VI, graffitied steam tunnels, enslaved people's quarters and the “sub-dungeons” of Old Cabell Hall.
It Takes a Village
Students develop and support initiatives to aid students facing rising living costs, food insecurity, isolation and other challenges.
It’s all fun and games
How four UVA alumni helped shape the “golden age” of puzzles. Plus: Play our three UVA-themed games.
Virginia men snag tennis championship
Cavaliers rally in match against Longhorns to secure the NCAA title.
UVA replaces men’s lacrosse coach
UVA announces Lars Tiffany will not return; offensive coordinator and associate head coach Kevin Cassese promoted to head coach.
Committee to help develop UVA’s next long-term strategic plan
President Scott Beardsley has chartered a 22-member committee to help him develop UVA’s next long-term strategic plan.
Changes to UVA leadership include new Darden dean
Longtime Darden professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne was appointed as the school’s 10th dean and the first woman in the position.
BOV bill hits wall
The political upheaval that engulfed the University of Virginia during the past year will not—at least for now—lead to changes in how Virginia’s public universities are governed.
From the Publisher: Belonging is Built Here
The Alumni Association’s mission of serving as the heartbeat of the alumni experience is made possible by continuous collective investment.
Less costly vaccines, developed faster
With the help of a groundbreaking AI tool, UVA School of Medicine researchers are refining a process to develop vaccines in just weeks.
Field notes: 5 books about sports by UVA authors
These work by UVA alumni and professors include a novel about a talented college shortstop who makes a consequential mistake and a reflection on football and the culture around it.
What is your most enduring memory of your first-year dorm?
UVA alumni share their first-year dorm memories, from disco dancing to games of Assassin to TikTok dorm tours.
Letters to the Editor: Fall 2026
Readers share their thoughts on articles from past issues.
Varsity, hauled
How Varsity Hall, UVA's first infirmary, “went for a ride” to its present-day home on Hospital Drive.
From President Scott C. Beardsley: Finding Shared Ground
President Scott C. Beardsley reflects on the importance of finding shared ground and affirms his commitment to the university's mission.
Head of the class: UVA’s 2027 student leaders
Next year’s leaders plan to refine the Honor Committee’s processes, address artificial intelligence and create partnerships between students, administrators and BOV members.
