Winter 2025
Features
The future of student self-governance
Student leaders are fighting to keep self-governance alive and thriving, despite current existential threats and a rocky history.
In the Midst of the Storm
Former Law School dean Paul Mahoney settles into his new role as interim president of UVA.
“An honor of a lifetime”
Rector Rachel Sheridan (Col class of ’94, Law class of ’98) talks about her time at UVA as a student, her adjustment to the public spotlight and what she wants the university community to know.
30 years on from the first time UVA squashed FSU
A recount one of the most iconic moments in UVA football history and the aftermath.
Land moves between UVA and Charlottesville
UVA obtains Charlottesville’s former Federal Executive Institute and leases historic Oak Lawn property to Charlottesville City Schools.
UVA counsel leaves for University of Arizona
Cliff Iler, who led recent interactions between UVA and the Department of Justice, has been named general counsel at the University of Arizona. Deputy university counsel Barry Meek will replace him in the interim.
The newest ’Hoos, by the numbers
A demographic breakdown of the Class of 2029
UVA rejects Trump administration compact for preferential funding
UVA in mid-October became the fifth school to decline a Trump administration compact promising preferential treatment in return for committing to a series of Trump administration policies.
UVA-DOJ deal pauses investigations, adds reporting requirement
Interim UVA President Paul Mahoney signed an agreement that suspends the Department of Justice’s five open investigations into potential civil rights violations at UVA.
UVA drops two spots in national rankings, stays steady among publics
How UVA fared in recent rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and more
Interim UVA Health CEO Rosner appointed to 3-year term
On August 1, about 30 department chairs and other UVA Health leaders sent a letter to university leadership supporting him in the permanent role.
From the Publisher: Milestone Moments for A New Home for Every Hoo
Lily West announces the lead donor for the new Home for Every Hoo, Reggie Aggarwal.
5 books on personal and public health by UVA authors
These books by UVA alumni explore the different ways both people and communities can be healthy.
Students support students in STEM
The Peer Led Learning program empowers students to teach difficult STEM concepts and study strategies, boosting their peers’ academic confidence.
Helping kids break free of peanut allergies
A UVA Health study finds success in reducing peanut allergies in children using a desensitization approach.
Cooling down electronics
Researchers at the School of Engineering are pioneering a method that could reduce overheating in cellphones and speed up electronic devices.
Pipe Dream
McIntire Amphitheatre once housed an outdoor pipe organ that was plagued by poor upkeep.
What was your favorite student tradition when you were on Grounds?
Alumni reminisce about their favorite university traditions, from Lighting of the Lawn to Halloween festivities.
From Interim President Paul G. Mahoney: UVA is a Sturdy Ship
After Paul G. Mahoney’s unexpected elevation to interim president, he affirms UVA’s place in American democracy and role of training citizen leaders.
Letters to the Editor: Winter 2025
Readers share their thoughts on articles from past issues.
