Thomas Jones might have come to UVA from a small town, but he left to do big things. He shares how he went from starring on the football field to starring on the silver screen.

Fourth-year student James Cassar is driven. A writer and editor for multiple publications as well as a record label owner, he’ll add “UVA alumnus” to his long list of accomplishments when he completes his studies in December.

Mark Pellington is a 30-year veteran of the entertainment industry. Currently the executive producer and director of the upcoming NBC series, “Blindspot,” Pellington shares how “the wrong school” for what he wanted to do was the best school for his career.

Kuehl, now a VP at Under Armour, works with some of the top professional athletes, teams and colleges in the country. He shares how his time in the U.Va. football program and in the McIntire School shaped him personally and professionally.

From one of the first indications that F.D.R. was ready to enter World War II to a hearty “Wahoowa” from a very well known alumna, here are some memorable moments in UVA Final Exercises history.

Before Bonner became one of the top TV analysts in college basketball, he played and coached in University Hall. He offers a few thoughts as his alma mater prepares for the NCAA Tournament, which tips off Thursday.

Phil Davis thought there had to be a better way to remove snow. He credits his education at the Darden School for helping him learn how to make his idea a reality.

U.Va. is competing with Old Dominion University in the Governor’s Holiday Hoops Classic and in a food drive to benefit Virginia’s food banks. The drive ends Dec. 15, and the winner will be announced before the game in Richmond on Dec. 22.