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 ‘Changed His Life Forever’: Longtime Facilities Manager Retires
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.