For the fifth time, volunteer “huggers” came to Grounds to remind students they matter.
The events celebrate the April 13 birthday of Thomas Jefferson and recognize leaders who have upheld ideals that Jefferson held in high regard.
“You have been a leader all along the way, even starting here, when you were head resident on the Lawn,” President Jim Ryan told the 1979 alumna at the unveiling.
From profiles of graduates to information on guest speakers, everything you need to know about UVA’s Final Exercises 2025.
Mark T. Esser, a pharmaceutical researcher and executive, brings scientific expertise and leadership experience to his new role.
The former Virginia attorney general graduated from UVA in 1991 with an engineering degree.
Julie Willis lost her sister to brain cancer. Now she’s leading Saturday’s Relay for Life, raising tens of thousands of dollars for research.
One day, UVA’s Ben James could play in the Masters. For now, he’s driving toward graduation.