He was a wizard who had tremendous intuition. He pushed available technologies to the limit.

George Gillies (Engr ’75) on Professor Jesse Beams

I think what our team views as truly possible has been expanded because of lacrosse and basketball.

Football coach Bronco Mendenhall

If we could be the happiest place on earth for a UVA alum for a weekend, I would say we did our job. 

Rachel Clark (Col ’19)

The beauty of it was, it was never about him. He never put himself ahead of his players or staff. 

Gerry Capone (Educ ’83) on George Welsh

They are right in front of you, hiding in plain sight.

Robert Llewellyn (Engr ’69), on the trees around Grounds

I know I’ve had the most fun I’ve had in my past four years at UVA.

Caitlin Cooper (Col ’18) on the culture of the swim team under new head coach Todd DeSorbo

I was the first woman in lots of positions at Texas. That was in some ways a tougher environment than here.

Teresa A. Sullivan

I want my first impression to be as a student, and sooner or later, the cat will be out of the bag that I’m an athlete as well.

Jocelyn Willoughby (Col ’20), a student-athlete, reflecting on her first day of the semester

I just refuse to let anyone feel as if they don’t belong.

Kathy McGruder, UVA Dining

I didn’t want to burn down Maury Hall–I was trying to protect Shannon and his family.

Tom Gardner (Col ’71), a former student activist, on deterring a crowd during May Days