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Winter 2022

Features

The Bee Keeper

The Bee Keeper

New York Times puzzle editor Sam Ezersky responded to our questions with anagrams—several of them, specially designed for UVA alumni.

Making a Mountain into an O-Hill

Making a Mountain into an O-Hill

The wellspring for the founding, and where UVA split the atom, behold the fantastical history of Mount Jefferson.

It’s Not Easy Being Dean

It’s Not Easy Being Dean

The role comes with a giant set of responsibilities. Here’s a look at some of UVA’s famous (and infamous) deans of the past.

University Digest

Hadley’s New Handle: Dean of Students

Hadley’s New Handle: Dean of Students

Student Affairs Vice President Robyn S. Hadley has merged the dean’s office with her own, giving her a new compound title and an expanded set of responsibilities.

Police make arrest in Lawn noose incident

Police make arrest in Lawn noose incident

Shane Dennis has no known relationship to UVA and has been prohibited from entering Grounds in the future.

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.

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

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.

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What was your favorite hideout on Grounds?

What was your favorite hideout on Grounds?

From the Alderman Stacks to “The Cave” in Old Cabell Hall, alumni reveal their best secret spots at UVA.

The Father of UVA Athletics You’ve Never Heard Of

The Father of UVA Athletics You’ve Never Heard Of

Despite his influence on the UVA athletic department in the late 1800s, Richard Dabney Anderson is rarely mentioned in the annals of Virginia athletics.

Letters to the Editor: Winter 2022

Letters to the Editor: Winter 2022

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

From the Editor: The Upside Down

From the Editor: The Upside Down

Editor Richard Gard previews the Winter magazine.

From the Publisher: Celebrating Ridley’s Success

From the Publisher: Celebrating Ridley’s Success

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Ridley Scholarship Program, which is dedicated to attracting Black students of the highest academic caliber to UVA.

The class of 2026, by the numbers

The class of 2026, by the numbers

Over 4,000 first-years have arrived on Grounds. Take a look at the demographics of the newest class of ’Hoos.

Three UVA alumni go big on reality competition shows

Three UVA alumni go big on reality competition shows

This year, ’Hoos have starred on LEGO Masters, Iron Chef and The Amazing Race. Here’s how they got there.