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Department: Quotes

We’re here for the students and the University. We try to do our work quietly and in the background as much as possible.

Travis Mawyer, senior landscape supervisor

 We just want individually to be stronger and our networks to be stronger.

Michael Mallory (Educ ’80, ’86) on the goal of Black Alumni Weekend

As they currently stand, the U.S. News rankings fail to capture much of what we value at UVA.

Law dean Risa Goluboff on the decision to suspend cooperation with U.S. News rankings

We just want individually to be stronger and our networks to be stronger, and our networks are white, Black and everything.

Michael Mallory (Educ ’80, ’86) on the tradition of Black Alumni Weekend

It was interesting, filthy dirty, hot and sweaty, and certainly dangerous enough. 

Don Lovett (Engr ’71) on his tour of the steam tunnels below Grounds

I still can’t believe I thought that was a good idea, but desperate (and hungover) times, desperate measures.

Chelsey Jones (Col '07) on the most foolish thing she did at UVA

I was floored. I’m still in shock.

Honor chair Gabrielle Bray (Col ’23) on the latest student referendum

I know there were guys before, but he established what Virginia basketball was.

Coach Tony Bennett on legendary former coach Terry Holland

It feels like he’s the mayor.

Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer Robyn Hadley on Allen Groves, dean of students from 2007 to 2021

So with UVA right there in the background, that hangout session kind of evolved into what paved my way to my career now.

Sam Ezersky (Engr ’17) on becoming the New York Times puzzle editor