Where Am I? (August 2016)

Congratulations to Diana Pappas (Law ’87) who won a $25 gift card to the UVA Bookstore for correctly answering that this is Pavilion II.

Highlights

UVA board affirms Scott Beardsley as president, orders review of hiring process

University leaders back appointment but launch a “rigorous” audit of the search after criticism from faculty, lawmakers and campus groups.

Total first-year applications to UVA surge to 82,089

In this year’s admissions cycle, total applications surged—to 82,089, a 27 percent jump from last year and a 153 percent increase from 2016.

Board of Visitors names new rector and vice rector

Carlos Brown and Victoria Harker, Virginia-based business and civic leaders who have had previous stints on the board, were unanimously elected to serve as rector and vice rector.

From the Editor: Coverage in a Breakneck News Cycle

Editor Judy Lê previews the Spring 2026 issue.