Love on the Lawn: A UVA Couple Shares Four Decades Together
Leslie Oviedo shared a one-bedroom apartment with her mom in high school. After earning a full scholarship to UVA, she’s now headed to a Fortune Global 500 company.
The Staff Senate selected two staff ideas for implementation through Hoos Making an Impact, which aims to boost efficiency across Grounds and elevate staff success.
When he formally retires from teaching at the end of the semester, Howard will be the longest-serving professor in UVA history.
Seventy-five percent of military moms in the 48,000-person sample exceeded national weight gain guidelines. The Department of Defense is America’s largest employer.
A Wahoo originally from Nepal, who needed support when he was young, has dedicated his four years on Grounds to giving back.
Memorial Gym’s outdoor tennis courts, and pleasant spring weather, provided a great venue for people to try and see a variety of sports.
University leaders say diversity, equity and inclusion programs not only benefit students and the student body as a whole, but also faculty and staff.
Graduation will help a new Hoo look to the future and say “I told you so” to her past.
Scott Stadium attracted fans of all ages Saturday as the Cavaliers concluded spring practices under sunny Charlottesville skies.
An entrepreneurial student turned his escape-room designing skills into a side hustle, bringing classmates happiness and an education.
Traveling to UVA from just south of Siberia fulfilled a lifelong dream for Russian student Anzhelika Parenchuk. But the journey, at times, wasn’t easy.
UVA dietitian Sibylle Kranz shares with parents the latest research on seafood consumption and child growth.
Also in this roundup: The General Assembly honors an outgoing dean, ROTC alumni award a new instructional honor, a chemist heads to Germany, and more.
Student-athletes will now be allowed to “fully maximize NIL opportunities,” said UVA Director of Athletics Carla Williams.
A curious and seemingly misplaced sign affixed to a Brooks Hall door has escaped both notice and context, until now.
$16.6 million in state funding helped reimagine and transform the former UVA Wise library into a high-tech health-education facility.
University of Virginia computer science student Mitchell Hong will step into the Space Force after being an Air Force ROTC cadet.
The annual event spotlights private, public and historic gardens across Virginia, including several on Grounds.
The UVA Polo Club women’s team emerged victorious in the DI National Intercollegiate Polo Championships, hosted by UVA.
Jacob Wald’s triumph is a huge boost for a growing club on Grounds.
UVA Board of Visitors member Tom DePasquale, who created an emergency fund to keep students in school at UVA Wise, has been honored by that institution.
Lisa Kopelnik plans to follow being chair of the University Judiciary Committee with a career in law.
Members of the Flying V’s have carved out their own space in the University’s thriving – and venerable – all-vocal music scene.
More than $100,000 has been raised through Jim Ryan’s Boston Marathon campaigns. UVA Health Children’s is the latest to benefit.
The jazz band will perform in UVA’s Music Library on Friday.
Two UVA third-year students received prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for their work in astronomy and mathematics.
The annual Blue-White game to end spring practices is just one part of a festive afternoon.
Thousands filled John Paul Jones Arena for the Saturday night concert.
An All-ACC point guard at UVA and an NBA veteran, John Crotty now sees greatness from a different part of the arena.
Leaders of both UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Friday presented the annual Thomas Jefferson Medals, the highest external awards the University offers.
Arriving at the University more than 50 years ago, the retired landscape architecture professor left an indelible mark on the community.
UVA’s Karsh Institute of Democracy and Public Service Pathways brought four award-winning photojournalists to Grounds to share the triumphs and challenges of their profession.
The game’s unprecedented growth this season confirmed a few things for Hall of Fame coach Debbie Ryan.
Country music star Sam Hunt will play at UVA’s John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday night.
Finals Weekend features a new, convenient way to punch your graduation tickets.
It’s official, and it’s not even close: The fastest women’s collegiate swimmers in the country swim for UVA.
This week, the University’s indoor polo arena features men and women riders from schools around the country competing for national championships.
Occasionally, the public’s business is wisely kept private.
For Olivia Hathaway, scavenger hunts and a snake made of rocks make a place feel like home by promoting community collaboration.
A hit Taylor Swift song calls a person's 20s "miserable and magical." UVA graduate and bestselling author Meg Jay says that's about right.
Kristin O’Donoghue will explore her interest in artificial intelligence and technology as a James C. Gaither Junior Fellow in Washington.
UVA’s president is once again running 26.2 miles for a cause important to the University.
UVA Law welcomed hundreds of law students from across the country to the annual tournament which included softball games and events held on the Corner.
UVA’s School of Law remains the No. 1 public law school in the country. The Education School cracked the top 10 for the first time in more than 20 years.
Monday saw the sky darken over Grounds as the UVA community gathered to observe a solar eclipse.
After a legendary playing career at UVA, Dawn Staley’s coaching prowess continues to reach new heights.
McMahon will come to UVA from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where she holds the same position.
The newly renovated library was named after former University President Edgar Shannon, who served as the leader of the University of Virginia from 1959 until 1974.
A UVA Health expert says that a human case of avian flu in Texas should not cause pandemic concerns.
The crew finished strong in the engineering competition in Blacksburg, marking a milestone for the team.
Proceeds from the event, which remembers the late U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert Joseph “R.J.” Hess, will support the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.
UVA’s main library celebrated its grand opening on Thursday.
UVA psychology professor Jim Coan’s graphic novel reveals how our social bonds will help us adapt to a rapidly changing climate.
The respected undergraduate award was established in 1991 in memory of T. Rodney Crowley Jr., a 1980 graduate who played and coached tennis at UVA.
UVA researchers have found a way to counter harm to men’s hearts caused by the natural erosion of the Y chromosome over time.
You may remember Darius Nabors’ stunning run in the 2022 U.S. Mullet Championships. He’s back with another wacky endeavor – and you can play along.
Risa Goluboff has held the position for eight years. During that time, she hired 34 faculty members, a third of the faculty.
Ahead of the grand reopening, student employees in UVA’s main library share inside knowledge about Shannon.
The inaugural Venture Capital Conference is set to enhance the potential of UVA’s entrepreneurial students.
The silent film series, put on by media studies lecturer Matt Marshall, highlights classic 1920s films.
Robert Fatton said U.S. intervention in Haiti may be inevitable if the situation continues to deteriorate.
The outgoing dean of the School of Law joins a popular UVA professor in rounding out the speakers for this May’s Final Exercises.
Hundreds came out for the event, the first of four the University is offering this month.
Two University of Virginia experts say the $20-per-month pill is a game-changer for women.
Overcoming setbacks, UVA’s student cyberdefense team won a regional title and advanced to the national championship.
April’s total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-generation event.
To recognize its first quarter-century, UVA’s Center for Politics is sponsoring a series of events from April 5-7.
The country music star was joined by North Carolina band Parmalee and “5 Foot 9” singer Tyler Hubbard.
Moments after an epic UVA win, these Wahoo newlyweds created a legendary moment amid a boisterous Corner crowd. What’s the couple up to now?
Do you have a quirky question or serious inquiry about UVA? We’ll dig up the details.
Researchers have more work to do to understand students' needs when they've had a crisis.
The Historic Clothing Collection includes ensembles from Dior and Chanel as well as a World War I helmet.
The medals – the University’s highest external honors – recognize exceptional contributions in architecture, citizen leadership and law.
When the pandemic prompted Wendy Horton to start her new job a month early, she helped navigate hospital care and vaccinations for her new community.
During a record election year, Karsh Institute-affiliated faculty members comment on the situations in their countries of expertise.
The renovations maintained the library’s historic feel while bringing it up to current safety and service standards.
Cadets in the University’s three ROTC units competed last week in a series of athletic contests.
Student Legal Services hosted an open house on Thursday, honoring Lester Wilson, the organization’s prior legal practitioner, and welcoming Teresa Hepler, the new attorney.
A current third-year Wahoo, steeped in UVA student self-governance, will be the students’ representative to the Board of Visitors next year.
Thomas Nachbar weighs in on what similar lawsuits in the information age can tell us about the new case’s anticipated outcome.
At UVA’s Miller Center, Middle East experts, including representatives of both Israel and Palestine, agreed upon some necessary changes.
Now a global issue, plastics were once heralded because of their ability to outlast existing alternatives such as glass, metal and ceramics.
UVA’s 34th national championship is the latest from the Cavaliers’ women’s swimming and diving dynasty.
The eldest son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will serve as a University of Virginia professor of practice for classes and appear in public events.
Catherine Bradshaw is among 14 leading scholars elected to the academy in 2024 for outstanding scholarship or leadership in education.
UVA is transitioning to e-tickets this year. Learn how to get those and when to line up for Lawn ceremonies.
You don’t have to sneeze your way through spring. Our expert is here to help.
UVA psychologists followed 184 teens into adulthood and found that if their moms were warm and loving, the behavior trickled down.
Political action committees connected to Democratic leaders spent $2.7 million to support a conservative Ohio Republican. What’s the method behind their madness?
More than half of the Commerce School’s alumni participated in the fundraising effort.
UVA is using battery-powered tools and vehicles to reduce its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
University of Virginia alumna Shannon Nash’s latest documentary shines the spotlight on an organization dedicated to championing women of color on executive boards.
Jasmine Yoon earned her undergraduate degree in 2003 and her law degree in 2006, both on full scholarships.
Alex Walsh, who has broken countless records, is also an excellent student. Learn more about her ahead of the NCAA championships.
Their daughters could have starred for any swimming program. Here’s why the Walshes are grateful they chose UVA.
Some companies appear to be tapping the brakes on manufacturing electric cars and trucks. How will the industry react?
Graduating medical students across the country learned Friday where they will complete their residencies, the next step on the road to becoming doctors.
Tony Bennett’s Cavaliers have slipped into the Big Dance. Let the madness begin.
Cadets and midshipmen plan to make the case to fellow UVA students about the opportunities the military offers.
In all, UVA has made offers to 9,665 people over its three admissions phases.
The Red Cross and UVA’s Air Force ROTC have scheduled a blood drive on Grounds on March 23.
Also in this roundup: Peers honor a retired computer scientist’s sweeping work, a law professor’s article scholarship attracts notice, and more.
Journalistic ethics were called into question this week after The Associated Press removed a doctored image from Kensington Palace.
The UVA discovery also offers a note of hope: Even those suffering from severe COVID-19 don’t develop a fatal lung-scarring condition.
Politics students did the hard work of researching and shepherding a bill through the legislature.
The piece features poems by UVA’s award-winning poetry professor, former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove.
The ratings are based on surveys from more than 85,000 medical experts in 30 countries, patient surveys and other measures of care and patient safety.
The Career Center has several options. The deadline for one, the Internship Placement Program, is March 31.
The UVA astronomer who studied a 1987 supernova’s evolution and structure says a new study confirms formation of a neutron star.
A political shocker unfolded last week when President Joe Biden lost a primary contest. A UVA alum and entrepreneur was behind the ballot-box surprise.
The calendar may say it’s still winter, but warm temperatures and sunny skies make it feel like spring.
He’s known for his play high above the rim, but Ryan Dunn also shines behind a camera.
The School of Education team’s 3D-printed microscope will be added to a newly launched, open-source library for schools.
Do you overthink what you eat? Placing severe restrictions on nutrition can be dangerous, but this UVA expert says help is here.
Since retiring from the University, Jody Lahendro has worked to preserve history, focusing on African American schools.
Carolyn Cullen, who oversees UVA’s workforce training and succession planning, is President Jim Ryan’s latest podcast guest.
The toolkit provides practical guidance for training, implementing and evaluating school threat assessment teams.
Chemists and historians gathered at the Rotunda to remember UVA’s first natural sciences professor – and his pioneering teaching tool.
UVA leadership celebrated more than 125 professors whose professional standing and exceptional scholarship set the University apart.
Increasing numbers of candidates and changing public opinion makes it inevitable. Just not this year.
1971 alumnus Mark Johnson’s path to the film industry wasn’t without a few twists and turns.
Want to leave a UVA basketball legacy? Hit your last shot at JPJ. Hear from three Wahoos who have done it in thrilling fashion.
The high court’s ruling reserves for Congress the power to determine whether candidates for federal office are disqualified as “insurrectionists.”
Festival highlights include a ’90s music-themed kickoff party and talks from writers like Roxane Gay and Percival Everett.
For UVA’s experts, the ensuing media frenzy raises important questions about how the industry labels artists who do not stay in one lane when they are making music.
The country-pop duo played John Paul Jones Arena on the second night of its tour.
Blending her passions for education and the Hoos, Tracy Koprowski is turning a Virginia Beach classroom orange and blue.
The UVA women’s basketball team closed out the regular season in style with an upset win over a rival in front of a record-setting crowd.
After a vote on a student-led referendum asking UVA’s Investment Management Company to drop companies linked to Israel, the president addressed the Board of Visitors on Friday.
The former Alderman Library has been renamed for the University’s fourth president, Edgar F. Shannon Jr.
Dr. Christopher Holstege says some people think, “It’s just a rash. What’s the big deal?” But measles can be deadly.
The University of Virginia’s Buildings and Grounds committee OKs housing schematics, considers new Research Computing Data Center and a parking garage near John Paul Jones Arena.
The veteran intergalactic rocker relies on his doctorate degree in music when crafting songs, storylines and explaining why the band exists.
Erika Perkins of UVA Rec says to think about exercise differently, fitting in 10- and 15-minute sessions to reach the recommended 150 minutes of movement a week.
The U.S. Senate Minority Leader is leaving his leadership post in November after 17 years. Will we see a shift in power?
The family of two of the most generous UVA benefactors has committed to support University athletics and research into Alzheimer’s and related diseases.
An Israeli and a Palestinian who have lost loved ones to Middle East violence told students how dialogue is helping them move forward.
After criticism about her body, the entertainer sought medical advice and was diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. A UVA expert explains the condition.
Tens of thousands of survey responses show students feel comfortable expressing views in class and that faculty members are accommodating.
An $11 million gift from an anonymous donor made the feat possible.
University of Virginia researchers say calls related to consumption of the hallucinogen by teens and young adults increased during a 10-year period.
A pilot tutoring program at Madison House connects UVA volunteers to students in Albemarle County.
Starting with a swimming championship, relive the past weekend’s impressive run of UVA victories across many sports.
Once a sprawling 300-acre property, Hollymead House has been lovingly restored to its glory years by a UVA alumna and her very handy husband.
The popularity of a growing sport at UVA was on full display over the weekend.
Students are encouraged to attend the event in Newcomb Hall to hear how one group is using dialogue to move toward understanding and peace.
Virginians join registered voters in 15 other states and a territory on March 5 to choose candidates for November’s presidential election.
After Elon Musk’s public spat with Delaware courts, this law professor has a theory for why Musk is eyeing the Lone Star State.
Students in UVA associate professor Anne Rotich’s Swahili classes learn the language and give back to Charlottesville’s Swahili-speaking community.
How a UVA experience inspired an athletic alumna to follow the signs to the court and classrooms of Gallaudet University.
They catch your eye, but hearing how and why they were conceived is another story all together.
It turns out that UVA was a pioneer in hands-on chemistry labs for students, dating back to the University’s founding.
Fluctuation in U.S. political support for Ukraine is making Ukrainians nervous and Putin gleeful, but European aid holds steady, says a Miller Center expert.
Can I change majors? What’s the best way to make new friends? Current Wahoos are here for the Class of 2028.
Despite losing every contest for her party’s nomination to former President Donald Trump, Trump’s last remaining opponent is staying on the campaign trail – so far.
Individuals feel the effects of global climate change, but often feel helpless to do anything meaningful to slow it.
The School of Education and Human Development is partnering with local school districts to find solutions to the national teacher shortage.
School of Medicine researchers say their understanding of the complex relationship between pain and progesterone could lead to new treatments for migraines.
The 2023 increase placed the UVA School of Medicine among the top 20 public medical schools in National Institutes of Health support.
Activities surrounding National Girls and Women in Sports Day brought fans, young and old, to cheer on the Hoos and celebrate a legend.
Law professor Paul Stephan of UVA’s Miller Center describes Alexei Navalny as a nationalist opposition leader who increasingly annoyed Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
UVA School of Nursing graduate Betsy Peyton’s home care program meets patients where they are.
UVA researchers say political polarization could inspire neighbors to sell their houses and relocate.
Kinesiology researchers hope to identify the optimal dose of physical activity after surgery to reduce early-onset osteoarthritis.
Alumnus David Schulman made his creation after winning a local art-in-place grant. Try UVA Today’s interactive phone mockup.
The publication surveyed more than 170,000 employees to identify the country’s top employers and ranked UVA highest among colleges and universities in Virginia.
It will serve as a space for first-generation and limited-income students to study, hang out and host events.
The generational torch is passing in the American workplace, and not everyone is comfortable with that, our UVA expert explains.
As UVA again aims for the College World Series, a former All-America pitcher has added to the quest with a gift that could help the team get there in style.
Students and alumni are prominent in the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program.
A much talked-about Super Bowl advertisement was carefully crafted to evoke nostalgia and curiosity, UVA experts say.
These items in the University’s Special Collections celebrate love in all its forms.
Hundreds of Hoos leave Grounds with diplomas and something more: a future husband, wife or life partner. Here are some of their stories.
The extension comes in response to nationwide delays in colleges receiving financial aid information from the FAFSA.
Fewer young adults are considering marriage and kids. A UVA professor says they could be forfeiting wealth and happiness.
The number of people living alone has increased more than 300% since 1940. Learn how society is adapting.
Just because New York Fashion Week is ending doesn’t mean fashionable fun is over. CRAVE, a student-led organization, will host a show of its own in April.
Charlottesville’s own Dave Matthews Band has maintained close ties to UVA.
Connor Wilson’s journey to military cyberwarfare started at the movies and made its most recent stop at West Point.
Andrés Clarens was appointed to a policy position in the Biden administration to help shepherd the nation’s transition away from fossil fuels.
Children’s book illustrator Vashti Harrison didn’t imagine she could have a career in the arts.
Mr. Wonderful isn’t on the panel, but a “Shark Tank”-style bank of judges could change lives in April.
He’s an NBA veteran now, but the former UVA star routinely taps into what he learned from his time under Tony Bennett.
The Wahoos’ director of athletics is an “outstanding advocate for college football,” ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said.
UVA faculty offer their recommendations for shows and movies if you’re not cheering on your favorite team on Sunday.
The deaf border collie was fostered by the family of George Gelnovatch, the head coach of the men’s soccer team. Tune in to see if he scores.
The FLIK Hospitality Group at Darden is partnering with UVA’s Food Assist student group to donate excess food to community members in need.
With female viewership of the NFL at an all-time high, companies may be targeting commercials accordingly Sunday.
Bell was a beloved professor and a leader in the fight to repatriate art and historical relics.
It’s not always clear when a university should issue institutional statements about significant social and political events. A new UVA committee will soon offer guidance.
The school tied for second in the latest U.S. News ranking of online graduate education programs, and was named the top online education master’s program for veterans.
A rout of an ACC rival gave Wahoo fans plenty to cheer about Monday. Plenty to eat, too.
A collection of Aboriginal paintings, many of which have never been seen outside of Australia, is on view at The Fralin.
UVA researchers found that measuring specific molecules in cancer cells indicates possibly poor outcomes.
Revel in these joyous reaction videos and learn a bit more about UVA’s newest incoming class.
UVA Today is searching for Hoos who met on Grounds and are still together for a special Valentine’s Day story.
For exploring everything from quantum physics to the Arctic, UVA faculty members were recognized for advancing science and understanding.
UVA scientists are harnessing the power of machine learning to develop treatments to benefit heart attack survivors.
Working from home could be a major factor in the movement from urban centers to more rural communities, according to UVA demographers.
The School of Law alumnus will begin a one-year fellowship with UVA’s Karsh Institute of Democracy and its Karsh Center for Law and Democracy.
PK German, a now-defunct organization, once brought stars from the Ramones to Kool & the Gang to Grounds.
Learn about the woman behind the posters for some of the most exciting concerts in UVA’s music history.
A University of Virginia student writes and records her songs from her bedroom and shares them with the world.
We asked industry leaders on Grounds to peer ahead in their respective fields. Here are the results from Darden School of Business professors.
Decades of media attention have made Punxsutawney Phil the authority on wintry weather, even as local groundhogs are awaiting their prognosticating shot.
It’s the second of three phases of admission for the Class of 2028, and we want to hear from the newest Wahoos.
Friday’s music edition of the Daily Report puts the spotlight on a student musician.
We asked industry leaders on Grounds to peer ahead in their respective fields. Here are the results from McIntire School of Commerce professors.
In Friday’s special music edition, how UVA’s collection of student-drawn 1980s concert posters opens windows into the past.
UVA ‘Changed His Life Forever’: Longtime Facilities Manager Retires
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UVA’s business school has made history with its recent rise on the Poets & Quants list.
A special music edition of the UVA Today Daily Report is starting this Friday. Here’s a teaser of what’s to come.
The small-town North Carolina boy grew into a respected attorney, philanthropist and fundraiser for UVA.
Fashionable footwear was courtside as UVA basketball players and coaches lent support to children battling cancer.
He came from China and became a beloved professor, developing a passion for lifelong learning and Wahoo basketball.
The election season offers plentiful opportunities for skullduggery and hijinks. Our expert helps sort out reality and simulation.
Whether in class or on stage, a UVA doctoral candidate carries the same approach: Don’t be afraid to be the idiot.
Darden Doctoral Student by Day, Stand-Up Comedian by NIght
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Darden Doctoral Student by Day, Stand-Up Comedian by NIght
Charlie Baker, the NCAA’s leader, was treated to a facilities tour, a Darden visit and a dramatic Wahoo win.
In this episode of President Jim Ryan’s podcast, Bill Wylie, a noted artist in photography, explains how to “make” a photo, rather than “take” one.
UVA, Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville released a report that outlines ways to improve community well-being and decrease gun violence.
Head coach Tony Elliott says the players’ outreach to potential transfers demonstrates that they “believe in what we’re doing here.”
In the gym, located in the Student Health and Wellness building, students can schedule one-on-one sessions with a fitness staff member for $30 an hour.
McIntire graduate and “Hidden Figures” author Margot Lee Shetterly partners with UVA to continue her research.
Also in this roundup: an influential blog lauds UVA professors for impactful education research, a mathematician earns international recognition and several law professors make news.
A UVA alumnus and the only astronaut once drafted by an NFL team visited UVA Engineering to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Community paramedics are helping some patients avoid emergency room visits by visiting them at home.
Patching firewalls, rewriting code and repelling incursions, UVA’s Cyber Defense team captured victory in first round of the Mid-Atlantic Challenge.
Ahead of a breakthrough victory in Atlanta, a former player who knows a thing or two about big UVA wins visited the Wahoos.
Distrust, disbelief and widening political divisions between and within America’s political parties are among issues cited in polls.
UVA researchers are investigating a possible treatment for vascular lesions in the brain without invasive surgery.
In his first order of business, Chief Student Affairs Officer Kenyon R. Bonner extended the term of Cedric Rucker, the interim dean of students.
Dr. Catherine Varney, obesity medicine director for UVA Health, discusses misunderstandings surrounding increasingly popular weight loss medications.
January is often the month when the local weather forecaster stands in the brightest spotlight. Just ask UVA alumnus Andrew Freiden.
After bursting onto the scene in 2021, UVA’s autonomous racing team endured two years of heartbreak. Now, they’re (almost) in the winner’s circle.
A UVA student for about a year, Edgar Allan Poe saw limited success in his short life, but left an indelible mark on American literature.
The psilocybin contained in so-called “magic mushrooms” may one day be a supervised treatment option for chronic lower back pain.
Lighter and brighter, conservators bring out the original luster of the University’s non-denominational chapel.
The onset of the spring semester offers a fresh start for students and faculty. UVA’s newest students shared their thoughts.
From informal dinners to conversations with war correspondents, UVA is planning a variety of educational opportunities to delve deeper into the roots of the conflict.
Ryan: Spring Semester Will Be a Time for Learning, Growing, Celebrating
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Ryan: Spring Semester Will Be a Time for Learning, Growing, Celebrating
How the virus interacts with a protein it creates may be the difference in whether the virus is passed between partners.
Could the drug that killed Perry and others one day be a useful tool in helping those suffering from opioid addiction?
Alumni, parents and philanthropists helped UVA achieve an ambitious fundraising goal more than a year early.
As a Churchill Scholar, she will study climate science using drones, satellites and computer models.
It’s been nearly two years since measurable snow has fallen on Grounds, bringing snowball fights and snowmen to the Lawn.
The professionals give you the real lowdown on how to ward off these common ailments.
Professor Paul Freedman’s January term course explores the nuance of public policy, food production and marketing and how America eats.
A UVA alumnus is leading the charge of restoring an iconic restaurant to its proper form. Nuclear Sub, anyone?
UVA alumnus Chuck Culpepper has made a career of covering marquee sporting events, including a basketball game that hit home five years ago.
Students in a January term podcasting class took on music theory, the value of the humanities and a student DJ for their projects.
UVA and local organizations are partnering to host events honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Bill.
Linguist Lise Dobrin’s recent collaborations – with students, village elders and UVA Wise ethnobotanist Ryan Huish – keep cultural traditions alive.
Students are already enjoying the recently renovated library.
Scientists fear climate change could reverse progress made in the fight against a leading cause of death for children under 5.
The first delegates in the presidential nominating process will be awarded Monday in Iowa’s GOP caucuses. Here’s what to look for.
The School of Education and Human Development's new offering will help school districts facing a dearth of mental health professionals.
A wobbly garden wall led to a re-examination of a former Pavilion V dependency and found part of the University’s original water system.
Students in a J-Term class are exploring the power of sport to bridge divides that leave government leaders at an impasse.
History shows justices occasionally part ways with the presidents who appointed them when it comes to interpreting the law.
UVA researchers are working to develop processes that could reduce organ rejection and death after lung transplants.
UVA head baseball coach Brian O’Connor has been recognized as one of the all-time greats in his profession.
UVA researchers say higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, found in nuts and fish, may help some lung patients stave off the need for a transplant.
Unsurprisingly, “The Firm” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” make the experts’ lists. But they also suggest some hidden gems.
The son of a newspaper owner, RocaNews founder Max Frost has taken an untraditional route to journalistic success.
The renovated library includes new study spaces, changes for accessibility and a full-service café.
UVA’s School of Education and Human Development is leading efforts to put the state’s literacy educators on the same page.
The University reduced its energy consumption per square foot by 27% over a 10-year period, cutting its carbon emissions and getting closer to its sustainability goals.
Video of Alahna Sabbakhan easily beating her opponent recently went viral and gained international media attention.
The building, backed by a $40 million lead gift from Paul and Sonia Jones, is designed to help students flourish, academically and personally.
Miller Center research professor Syaru Shirley Lin suggests that innovation and diversity would improve the Chinese economy.
With paddles in their carry-ons, a dozen UVA students are traveling throughout China for a second historic table tennis tour.
UVA architecture students traveled to Washington, D.C., to present officials with recommendations for rebuilding a Ukrainian city.
Stephen E. Bachand cited UVA’s “transformative impact” on his career as he made a $5 million pledge.
Their recommendations range from new publications to classics like Toni Morrison’s “Beloved.”
If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, is it important to know your body mass index?
Dr. Neeral Shah says it gives the liver time to rebuild and can lead to greater mental and physical health and, sometimes, longer abstinence.
Once rivals, the likes of Netflix and Max are now bundling together and, perhaps, becoming trendsetters.
Think no one likes small talk? Research says that’s incorrect and there are easy ways to help all of us enjoy these casual, brief encounters.
The Israel-Hamas war is pushing the Ukraine conflict from the headlines, but UVA expert William Antholis says Ukraine still has U.S. support.
Every picture tells a story when UVA Today’s photographers are on an assignment.
Noted conservationist and retired professor G. Carleton Ray devoted his 65-year career to educating the public about marine ecology.
Not only did University Communications video producer Julia Weaver win a fantastic Christmas jumper, she also won compliments from Martha Stewart.
Dr. Jessie Miller, a UVA alumna and veterinarian, informs us on a potential danger to our pups.
Five million clicks later, 10 stories rose to the top with UVA Today readers in 2023.
Virginia State Parks are offering free parking on New Year’s Day. Need a recommendation for a trail to explore? Outdoors at UVA has got you covered.
Research from UVA’s School of Nursing suggests waking up naturally can help people avoid a morning spike in blood pressure.
UVA researchers say the discovery could speed the development of new treatments for the disease.
Few college football players exemplified courage like UVA’s Mike Hollins during the 2023 season.
The longtime Law School faculty member and First Amendment expert will begin her term July 1.
There were tears and laughter and revelry. Enjoy and welcome to our newest Hoos!
The Cavaliers hit the road Tuesday night to take on Memphis. Fans, take UVA Today’s latest quiz as you get ready to cheer on the Hoos.
A UVA Health expert provides safety advice for preventing accidental poisoning during the holiday.
Students hope the trees and shrubs they planted will have a positive impact on UVA’s environment.
Also in this roundup: Three Hoos will enter the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, UVA Health is recognized for safety and patient care, and more.
Federal safety agencies worried about a rise in auto fatalities are relying on UVA’s nationally known engineering expertise to solve the problem.
Cavalier men’s and women’s basketball players joined UVA Health pediatric cancer patients to design and paint shoes for charity.
UVA Law’s Danielle Citron says our private information is being exploited every day, from revenge porn to deepfakes. She has solutions.
What would make a good holiday film set at UVA? We asked an alumna with years of experience in the genre.
When Americans wish each other “happy holidays,” here are a few that may not be at the top of their minds.
The conflict in the Middle East has led UVA leadership to more fully examine the needs of various faiths on Grounds.
Celebrating Simple Gifts This Holiday Season With UVA President Jim Ryan
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Celebrating Simple Gifts This Holiday Season With UVA President Jim Ryan
A mindfulness-based professional learning program co-created by a UVA professor has been shown to improve both teacher well-being and student outcomes.
From a swimming star to a marketing leader to a restaurant owner, Wahoos are well-represented among the bright young minds in North America.
The Office of Admission is expected to release decisions on Friday. This is an invitation to newly admitted students to please share your responses with UVA Today.
The Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award is the highest individual employee honor given by the University.
A UVA neuroscientist is collaborating on a high-tech device that may help counteract this fatal form of dementia.
Tessa Ader’s $50 million contribution will buttress the arts at UVA, something she and her late husband, Richard, have been passionate about.
Dr. K. Craig Kent will remain at UVA through at least January 2030.
State and University leaders celebrated the construction of the new cutting-edge facility at Fontaine Research Park.
Already the top-ranked public university for financial aid, the University is making AccessUVA even more accessible.
The UVA Board of Visitors has set a tuition rate that will be in place for the next two years.
Elli Welch logged nearly 3,500 miles across 10 states to help solve the United States’ ballooning housing crisis.
New ways to communicate could keep preschoolers with challenging behaviors in classrooms, a UVA researcher says.
UVA is celebrating a record-breaking research funding year with a multipart series featuring some of the people who helped make it happen.
May graduate Mithra Dhinakaran, who studied in Taiwan for a semester, will now have a year of graduate study in Beijing.
The Cavaliers are graduating at the highest rate since the Graduation Success Rate report launched in 2002.
Using nature as a guide, researchers hope to keep the Chesapeake Bay healthy and develop techniques for use elsewhere.
UVA is celebrating a record-breaking research funding year with a multipart series featuring some of the people who helped make it happen.
Repeated explosion exposure may lead to long-term brain diseases, UVA researchers and their colleagues say.
UVA is celebrating a record-breaking research funding year with a multipart series featuring some of the people who helped make it happen.
Lucy Hirshland, a third-year student, is the driving force behind a booming sustainable products company aimed directly at her peers.
UVA is celebrating a record-breaking research funding year with a multipart series featuring some of the people who helped make it happen.
Founded during the COVID days of 2020, the UVA pickleball club is now cashing in on its success.
UVA’s holiday tradition powered through wet conditions for a lively evening of song, dance and tribute.
The trailblazer judged UVA’s moot court and received Jefferson Foundation Medal, UVA’s highest external honor.
Dr. John Lukens is on the track to mitigating or curing diseases like Alzheimer’s. Hear about it in this week’s podcast.
UVA is celebrating a record-breaking research funding year with a multipart series featuring some of the people who helped make it happen.
Sam Crowe thought it was unlikely an undergrad could earn time on the James Webb Space Telescope. Then he tried.
Dec. 6 is the deadline to bid on wreaths with themes ranging from Taylor Swift to “Star Wars” to festive femurs, plus more traditional offerings.
Here’s what four recent UVA graduates shared about the courses that impacted them the most.
Concussion researcher Jacob Resch is encouraging adults to help create a culture where young athletes can be honest about their injuries.
The heads of almost all of Virginia’s colleges and universities gathered at UVA as part of a statewide summit to foster free expression in academic settings.
At a time when nuclear fears were at a fever pitch, declassified files reveal some of the extreme measures the U.S. considered to stop communism.
The Public Service Pathways program connects to a bedrock mission of the University: fostering citizen-leaders.
The former university controller at the University of Florida brings to UVAFinance a wealth of experience and proven track record in financial management.
Nearly 20 days after suffering a traumatic injury, UVA running back Perris Jones has taken a huge step in his recovery.
Two School of Architecture students documented the working landscape of watermen and the locations of their crab shanties.
UVA researchers say bacteria in fermented foods can ward off depression and anxiety.
UVA psychiatrist Dr. Kim Penberthy, an expert in seasonal affective disorder, offers straightforward coping techniques to brighten dark moods.
Margot Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures” and a McIntire School of Commerce graduate, said she never expected success.
Law students heard from Timothy Heaphy, who led the House of Representatives’ investigation into the attack, and from former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
UVA is ranked first in Virginia in students participating in credit-bearing, study-abroad courses.
After more than 40 years, the University’s apprentice program still produces the tradespeople Facilities Management needs to keep the physical plant operating.
The student-run event begins Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and culminates with a longer-than-usual light show.
UVA President Jim Ryan checked out the car on Monday, but didn’t get behind the wheel; the racer hits speeds of 150 mph with no driver.
Well wishes for the recovering running back can now be sent to the UVA football office.
An epic picture defines what is still considered one of the best wins in Wahoo history. Here’s how it all happened – in front of and behind the camera.
Karen Elizabeth Milbourne will arrive in Charlottesville with more than 20 years of experience in museum operations.
Historian Marc Selverstone explores the unfulfilled potential of President John F. Kennedy, 60 years after he was assassinated in Dallas.
2020 Olympic silver medalist Claire Curzan has kicked off her quest for gold on Grounds.
UVA leaders, in consultation with Albemarle County prosecutors, will wait until the criminal prosecution of the accused is complete before releasing the report.
Practicing informal conversations with colleagues could help teachers advocate for their students, UVA researchers say.
UVA’s first historically Black fraternity recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
In the Running for a National Title, Hoo Takes Diabetes in Stride
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In the Running for a National Title, Hoo Takes Diabetes in Stride
After recently finishing the Appalachian Trail, alumni James Burney and David Van Petten offer advice for best hiking practices.
Hear how a surprising exchange with legendary sports agent Donald Dell led Pedroso into coaching.
Also in this roundup: The ACC honors an athlete and administrator for leading racial equity and social justice efforts, a pathologist receives a lifetime achievement award, and more.
The gift bolsters UVA’s standing as one of only two public universities offering need-blind admissions and committing to meet 100% of students’ demonstrated financial needs.
UVA Health researchers hope to help rural residents make healthy eating choices with improved online obesity treatments.
Is it hubris? An identity crisis? Mary Kate Cary, adjunct professor with the UVA Department of Politics, breaks it down.
The longtime faculty member and the “soul” of the Darden School of Business left a legacy of academic excellence and community service.
Graduate student Grant GianGrasso plans to combine his language and medical skills to help children in other countries.
On the anniversary of the tragic shooting on Grounds, hundreds of students gathered in front of Old Cabell Hall to remember Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry.
On a crisp November afternoon, the University community paused to remember three Cavaliers taken too soon.
The mother of the late D’Sean Perry returned to Grounds as part of a Universitywide tribute to the lost football players.
The president delivered this video on Sunday to members of the University community, just ahead of the anniversary of the shooting that took the lives of student-athletes Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry.
In commemoration of Veterans Day, UVA Today talked to a Medical School alumnus who served under U.S. Army Gen. George S. Patton.
Beginning Friday, a variety of events around Grounds will honor the lives lost a year ago and help students, faculty and staff get through a difficult day.
Though the field has long been associated with women, the number of men in nursing has increased steadily over the last 20 years.
New UVA research links food allergens such as milk and dairy to increased risk of heart disease and death – even for some people without allergy symptoms.
With the holidays coming, UVA’s Dr. Bill Petri says the best defense is still getting vaccinated against the coronavirus and the flu so everyone is safe.
Experts say the Democrats’ success in Tuesday’s state and local elections doesn’t predict the 2024 presidential vote.
Hoos First, a branch of UVA’s Office of Student Affairs, is putting on a weeklong celebration of the nationwide First-Generation College Celebration Day.
To lower electricity costs and reduce its carbon footprint, the University is increasing its use of solar panels.
The University is providing academic and counseling resources as the conflict in the Middle East continues.
A major federal grant permits Tyler Horoho to study the basic building blocks of the universe at Argonne National Laboratory.
The vice provost for student affairs at the University of Pittsburgh will arrive on Grounds in January.
After completing their enlistments in the armed forces, nearly 300 U.S. veterans are pursuing degrees at UVA.
Dr. Andrew Wolf said one key update calls for those who stopped smoking 15 years ago to resume screening.
Expectations and excitement are once again high on Grounds as another basketball seasons tips off. Get caught up on the Hoos here.
UVA professor and pop culture expert Jack Hamilton unpacks “Now and Then,” a new song by the Beatles created with the help of an old demo and AI.
UVA students this Saturday will mark a milestone in the annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s fundraising event: its 20th anniversary.
Following UVA’s example, the Texas Rangers became the latest baseball team happy it relied on Josh Sborz on a big stage.
An accelerated nursing program at UVA is helping students find a quicker way to a new career.
Space-age specs could put students from across the globe into virtual UVA classrooms. Darden is trying it out.
It Was a Chilly Night for Fun Frights
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It Was a Chilly Night for Fun Frights
A state processing change means it won’t be as easy for UVA employees to give, but Wahoos are asked to keep supporting their favorite causes.
It does not apply if a client consults the lawyer to get assistance in committing a crime or fraud.
Designed as a guiding light for those supporting older children and young adults, the study shows what that group needs to flourish.
Bundled up revelers, young and old, filled the Lawn Tuesday, making macabre memories while gathering goodies.
By day, it’s the University’s centerpiece. By night, it’s the home of ghouls and goblins three stories tall.
UVA schools, centers and faculty are offering educational opportunities for community members to learn about topics related to the conflict in the Middle East.
A UVA facilities historian curated the exhibit showing off this rarely seen painting.
He is remembered as an unselfish facilitator who used his vast networks to “make things happen” on Grounds and around Virginia.
The secret to better cancer care may already be on patients’ wrists, UVA Health researchers say.
Bike mechanics from a Charlottesville charity stopped by Grounds on Monday to tune up students’ wheels.
This Year’s Hauntings on The Hill Was a Smashing, Spooky Success
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This Year’s Hauntings on The Hill Was a Smashing, Spooky Success
Musician Jon Batiste and acclaimed director Ava DuVernay joined dozens of other Hollywood dignitaries in visiting Charlottesville for the 36th annual event.
What started as an idea for a first-year project has become a student organization with a following of 1,300 on Instagram.
The latest gift from a prominent UVA Darden alumnus will go toward pioneering artificial intelligence at the business school and a new residential college.
The fall color may have reached its peak this week in Charlottesville, and unseasonably warm temperatures allowed folks to get outside and enjoy the show.
An entrepreneurship course on Grounds changed the lives of alumnus Griffin Spolansky and his business partner, Coco Sotelo.
The nation’s top doctor was unable to travel to Charlottesville as part of his tour of colleges and universities.
UVA’s Partnership for Leaders in Education draws on 20 years of experience to meet continuing challenges in education.
This year’s ticket sales are already outpacing those of previous years
Today, Cedric Rucker helps lead student affairs at the University. Learn about his journey on President Jim Ryan’s podcast.
From outrageous promises to treasured family time, several members of the UVA and Charlottesville communities shared personal stories to an audience of strangers.
Some nationally known student-athletes have negotiated big sponsorship deals. But at UVA, the big payoff is the experience.
UVA ROTC cadets and midshipmen will be recognized for their accomplishments along with local national defense professionals.
From outer space to music and drama, the annual festival features films from around the world.
The work will create an “ecosystem” among existing programming to further the University’s 2030 strategic plan.
Dr. Vivek Murthy is visiting colleges and universities to encourage healthier social connections.
Thousands descended on Charlottesville last week to take up the challenge of revitalizing local, national and global democracy.
The Cavalier football team celebrated Saturday after it earned its first-ever road victory over a top-10 opponent, beating previously undefeated North Carolina.
A UVA professor is helping students understand and embrace the value of talking with people who hold different political opinions.
An anonymous donor helped support the project that joins UVA’s Law and Education schools to improve student outcomes.
A Center for Politics survey shows Americans from both political parties are willing to curtail constitutional guarantees to meet their ends.
Kenyan police may restore temporary order in Haiti, but they cannot resolve the basic issues plaguing the country, according to a UVA expert.
Stanley Stepanic teaches one of UVA’s most popular courses and has amassed an eclectic assortment over the years.
Eight UVA student speakers presented to a panel of judges their ideas of American democracy’s greatest strength.
UVA’s Democracy360 event seeks to increase understanding of threats to global democracy. One threat is the state of the media. Two veteran journalists weigh in.
It’s hard to find fresh looks at UVA’s most photographed landmark. A resourceful photographer and student intern took on the challenge.
Journalists, policymakers, scholars, activists, artists, students and community members from around the world are arriving in Charlottesville to explore the biggest challenges to democracy.
About 50 moms and dads – and three dogs – stationed themselves on the South Lawn for several hours, offering treats and warm embraces.
Organizers expect hundreds of people to turn out for the annual celebration, which unites the local and University communities in a fun candy fest.
Jalil Jimenez overcame the deficits of his Mississippi school with the help of a program fueled by UVA tutors.
For Oscar Wood, supporting the new Data Science Bridge Program is a full-circle moment.
A UVA wrestler and aspiring doctor, Kyle Montaperto continues to gain valuable, unique experiences both on and off the mat.
Since 1983, more than 10,000 students have participated in the program that offers them new perspectives on life.
Feeling anxious? Quick, social media says, a cold water face plunge will help! A UVA biologist tells us if that advice is bunk or real.
Two dozen UVA architecture students are creating plans to help a Ukrainian city rebuild once the destruction stops.
From a book on witchcraft to recipes for embalming, these items might raise the hair on the back of your neck.
The new Cavalier Battalion commander at the University of Virginia brings a wide range of military experience to her new role as ROTC leader.
The national media focus on Hollins has been on his athletic comeback. But no one has asked about his academic comeback.
UVA alumna and U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger has been thrust into some of the most consequential national and international events in recent history.
President Jim Ryan hosts Dr. Bruce Greyson, who has been studying the phenomenon for nearly 50 years and is on the faculty of UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies.
Test your wits with the newest quiz and mark your calendars for more Halloween fun at the University.
The hillside adjacent to Carr’s Hill Field will host the first of what may be a series of native plant meadows across Grounds.
Appalachia and India are more than 8,000 miles apart, but UVA environmental researchers are helping communities in both places adapt to a changing climate.
Wednesday morning, UVA President Jim Ryan issued a statement condemning Hamas’ “brutal terrorist attacks on Israel.”
Public Service Week runs from Oct. 11-18, and many members of the UVA community are helping others.
Paul B. Stephan, an international law scholar, discusses territorial claims, the law of armed conflict, and more.
A group of nations, including some of the United States’ global adversaries, forms a sizable but incoherent bloc that’s riven with its own rivalries, says the director of UVA’s National Security Policy Center.
Vice Provost for Global Affairs Stephen Mull also shared how the University is supporting students affected by the fighting.
The National Institutes of Health are providing $1.2 million to back UVA’s efforts at thwarting antibiotic resistance.
Jennifer West is the only UVA faculty member elected to membership in two national academies, engineering and now medicine.
You’ve heard about Taylor Swift attending football games. This is Melissa Stark’s version.
The latest Nobel laureates’ work measures electrons in infinitesimal time frames, according to UVA physics expert Robert Jones.
School of Law professor Danielle Citron and School of Medicine research professor Dr. Mariano A. Garcia-Blanco were welcomed last month.
Capturing carbon in seagrass and storing it is looking more like a viable long-term method of helping to counteract the world’s erratic climate.
Hundreds of high school students toured UVA Thursday as part of a program to make the idea of attending college more accessible and tangible.
A pair of former UVA lacrosse stars are still thriving in the sport on the weekends, while holding down 9-to-5 jobs during the week.
Roshan Baddeliyanage always imagined he would attend the University. Then his older brother died in his fourth year.
About 20% of people suffer heartburn. The reflux can cause chest pain or other discomfort, creating confusing symptoms.
Ben Edlavitch and his grandfather, David Levine, have bonded over the building toys for years. Are their skills enough to win a $100,000 jackpot?
Existing medications and nutritional supplements may slow or stop the condition that kills more than 17 million people each year.
Will Rourk uses space-age devices to record the University’s architecture and preserve the minute details of buildings and artifacts.
The once-dark chapel at the University of Virginia is returning to its original warmth, charm and grace.
Also in this roundup: a former dean is named a “living legend,” several professors receive career achievement honors, and young faculty find the spotlight, too.
The work with premature infants aims to best support them in their social development and education.
A UVA planetary scientist says the OSIRIS-REx mission to collect asteroid samples could reveal secrets of the solar system.
The nation’s first popularly elected Black governor was honored for his lifetime achievements.
From the basketball sideline to the Senate floor (albeit temporarily), casual attire is trending in workspaces. A Darden School professor weighs in on the movement.
He is thriving in the NBA, a philanthropist and is happily raising his two daughters with his wife, Victoria.
A weather-delayed Community Bridges 5K trotted back to the calendar Thursday, this time in the form of a special “Run with Jim.”
To keep STEM teachers in K-12 classrooms, educators need to reconsider the ways that schools employ and pay them, a UVA expert suggests.
Hunter Biden isn’t the only family member whose actions gave a chief executive a political headache. He’s just the latest.
With the University of Virginia’s long history comes a history of ghost stories.
The festival’s lineup includes award-winning movies and appearances from Ava DuVernay, Jon Batiste and Riley Keough.
An architecture student’s research sends elementary students out to meet flowers and crops in the parking lot.
As a deadline looms in Congress, the Darden School’s Christoph Herpfer taps into his research on a less-published effect of a government shutdown.
The changes, which take effect this academic year, are based on survey data about student preferences.
In a short speech and a longer question-and-answer session, the former diplomat supported the previous administration but largely steered clear of attacking the current one.
Ana Fostel’s work in reconsidering leveraging assets put her on track for the highly regarded economics prize.
Hoos Connected teaches new students how to navigate the often-difficult transition to college and make meaningful relationships.
Whether you’re looking for a job or looking for fun, UVA’s hometown continues to be an attractive destination.
Professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson is the inaugural director of the unit, which aims to ensure all students get a high-quality K-12 education.
DeSorbo has coached the UVA women to three straight NCAA championships and led the U.S. women to 23 medals at the 2022 world championships.
From persistent emails to risky scooter rides, it’s been an unusual path to golfing success for this UVA student.
Efforts are underway to better help students access advising and support to take advantage of all UVA has to offer.
Risa Goluboff led the Law School through challenging times and a period of record fundraising and prolific faculty hiring.
The artist Jenny Holzer’s projected display included passages from activists, politicians and UVA’s own president.
Hundreds of UVA faculty and staff members donned work gloves, hefted rakes and dabbed paint brushes to help dozens of local nonprofits.
In a major development, the School of Data Science is expanding to offer undergraduates the option of obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
UVA’s historic masons are restoring columns along the Lawn to close to their original state.
Wynne Stuart, associate provost for academic support and classroom management, won this year’s Zintl Leadership Award.
The study, conducted by UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, pegged UVA’s total economic contribution at $7.2 billion in gross domestic product.
UVA infectious diseases expert Dr. William Petri says now is the time to plan when to get protected, especially for the very young, seniors and pregnant women.
The magazine identified UVA as the No. 5 public school and the No. 3 “Best Value” public school.
UVA students and professors reflect on the unfolding humanitarian crisis and its impact in flood-stricken Libya.
The summer renovations will safely accommodate UVA students and other pedestrians along a heavily traveled stretch of McCormick Road.
Lakota chef Sean Sherman encourages UVA community to learn about and eat more of the food that comes from the land beneath their feet.
UVA’s J.J. Davis is honored for her efforts to strengthen the relationship between the Virginia schools.
A new computer model developed by UVA researchers led to the discovery of an existing drug that could treat the potentially deadly condition.
A Virginia business leader and philanthropist, who credits his UVA education with his success, has given a major gift to the University.
They met in the early 1990s and now return to their alma mater to continue an uncommon UVA activity.
Substantial jumps in compensation, learning and networking propel Darden to its highest Bloomberg Businessweek ranking ever.
Danielle Citron, a prominent privacy advocate and UVA law professor, says schools are misinterpreting a law to mean 24/7 surveillance is required. It’s not and is causing great harm.
The University of Virginia’s Buildings and Grounds committee examines plans for major additions to the Fontaine Research Park.
A UVA-based team is testing a robot used to increase young learners’ exposure to computer science skills in areas from southwest Virginia to rural Colombia.
A grant will allow a UVA professor to explore the science of how rivers influence their neighboring communities, and will also create art in the process.
The new position will help Virginia citizens and communities as well as Indigenous tribes prepare for the effects of climate change.
On the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, former Gov. Jim Gilmore talked about leadership and the importance of engaged citizens.
UVA joins an exclusive group of universities at the top of the National Academy of Inventors’ list.
Paying attention to the positive impacts you have on others can help stave off physical, emotional and mental exhaustion.
The analysis from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression comes two years after the University unanimously adopted a statement on free expression and free inquiry.
Virginia's population will be even bigger, and its residents older and more concentrated in metropolitan areas by 2030, according to the UVA Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Art and literature, old and new, bridge a historical period to modern times.
Engineering professor Osman Ozbulut explains why building methods may contribute to the loss of life in Marrakech and Morocco’s mountains.
With the planting of an oak tree, the legacies of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry are now forever rooted on Grounds.
What’s that weird, weather-worn spire in a garden? Why are parts of the Rotunda scattered around Grounds? UVA Obscura peddles the peculiar.
The University’s student-led Honor System is nearly as old as the University itself. Through student input, it has evolved in recent years.
Political standoffs in Congress could lead to a government shutdown and possible economic injury.
Jason Starkey, a former Green Beret, has combined his military experience and Darden MBA education to form a unique company.
Folks have nurtured welcoming and supportive Facebook groups by answering questions and offering free meals. One mom even created a UVA Parents Peloton group.
Ahead of a home opener unlike any other in UVA football history, Director of Athletics Carla Williams is eager to see continued unified support.
Education professor Michael Kennedy says artificial intelligence paired with best practices may help elementary school children learn better and faster.
Retired U.S. Navy Adm. Charles A. Richard and Mara Rudman, a former diplomat and Middle East expert, join the faculty at the Miller Center of Public Affairs.
UVA will honor the victims of the Nov. 13 tragedy ahead of a home football game that will surely stir mixed emotions.
We talked to the experts about how to take advantage of everything UVA’s six libraries have to offer.
A UVA professor and colleagues have created a new material that promises to make football padding more effective, among many potential uses.
Loneliness in the first few weeks of college is a common experience. Justin Vinh shared his tried-and-true friend-making strategy on Reddit.
A UVA professor explains why insurance costs are soaring for property owners living in disaster-prone areas.
Brothers are on opposite sides of Virginia’s season opener. But that only tells part of their story.
The new program relies on education to keep the condition in check, and was developed by a UVA researcher who uses it himself.
Gerald Warburg’s new book tells the story of how Katherine Miller Johnson’s tenacity influenced U.S. environmental history.
Lines found scratched into the University of Virginia Chapel’s original 19th-century woodwork prompt speculation.
A family's bonds will be tested in this weekend's football game, with sons on both sides of the field.
One new UVA leader postponed the Peace Corps to serve, while the other has added yet another duty to his lengthy resume of assisting students.
After the elation of winning the 2019 NCAA basketball championship, illness and injury brought him into dark times. Now he wants to help others.
Matt Ganyard’s journey from unknown to the college football spotlight is something out of a Disney script.
In a wide-ranging discussion, President Jim Ryan talks about what’s ahead for University students, from the somber to the celebratory, in the coming academic year.
Surveys of tens of thousands of workers reveal UVA ranks high nationally for employees who feel valued, properly compensated and satisfied.
A UVA hydrologist explains why the hurricane brought so much devastating water – and warns of the threat the flooding poses next.
Facilities Management is using natural predators, not chemicals, to suppress beetle grubs in an effort to achieve ecological balance.
Former Vice President for Research Melur K. “Ram” Ramasubramanian will depart UVA for a leadership position at SUNY.
UVA Today talked to pop culture and business experts about the emerging technology’s potential.
Show of hands: Are you among the 30% of women who were pregnant and developed carpal tunnel? UVA can help.
The University is exploring options for dealing with the challenges of artificial intelligence in academia.
Hungry? Mouth-watering health research has identified the dinner bell neurons we may one day flip to our advantage.
A UVA expert says the future of the Wagner Group remains in doubt after its founder, who defied the Russian president, died in a mysterious plane crash.
Fourth-year scholar Ismael Danforth nabbed the first Bodo’s receipt on Tuesday, checking off a Class of 2024 bucket list item.
Head football coach Tony Elliott has launched the Cavalier Circle, which pairs generations of football alumni with current team members.
The Sotheby’s auction house office in New York has a large UVA cohort, with at least 16 Hoos working there. Recent graduate Frankie Mananzan explains how fellow alumni help her.
UVA political experts warn that sound bites and videos created by artificial intelligence could fool voters.
From medical and psychological care to a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen and free coffee, this is the ultimate landing pad for students.
They come from all walks of life, from across Virginia and the world – 95 countries, in fact. Meet this year’s first-year class and transfer students.
Our drone was on hand as a fiery sky provided a backdrop for an annual Lawn tradition.
A day after taking their first classes, new and returning Wahoos got to sample other parts of college life – namely, an activities fair featuring hundreds of clubs.
A new manufacturing process may result in more realistic robots and a host of other internet-based flexible products.