I drove the tour bus at Monticello. I once got in trouble for going too fast. I was going 20 mph and was supposed to keep it at 18.

Christopher Carey (Law ’88) on his job back in the day

It wasn’t just a job, it was a social network where I made lifelong friends!

Krisanne Combs (Col ’92) on driving for the University Transit Service

The trend has been exponential, and I don’t think any other team can say that they had the route to success that we have had.

Alex Walsh (Col ’24) on the women's swim team's blockbuster year

It’s not a perfect system. But if you are going to create your community, if you’re going to create the laws and ways that you want to live and interact with one another, then I think it’s a pretty good one to start with.

Donna Lynn Byrd (Col ’92) on Honor

Hopefully, ideally, God willing, knock on wood—whatever—we’re going to get back on track this year.

Gabrielle Bray (Col ’23), Honor Committee chair

I’m competitive enough that if we are going to be ranked, I’d like to be ranked highly.

President James E. Ryan (Law ’92)

I think this cap has drawn attention because it’s the unexpected for UVA.

Yolanda Burrell Taylor (Col ’76) on an African print hat from the ’80s

There are so many issues facing teachers, and I want to make sure that teachers who are going into the workforce are really well-prepared.

Stephanie Johnson Rowley (Grad ’95, ’97) on her goals as dean of the School of Education and Human Development

The attitudes and mindsets that the resident staff brings, that trickles down and affects the living experience of the residents.

Karissa Ng (Col ’23) on her focus as co-chair of the Resident Staff Program

We know that we are only going to get more diverse in terms of race and socioeconomic status. [It’s] making sure that those students have what they need to succeed and thrive here.

Ceci Cain (Col ’22, Batten ’23) on her plans as Student Council president