Portrait of UVA President Jim Ryan

President Ryan Offers Three Hopes, Two Promises

A group of volunteers gather to help move new students in

Moving In, With a Little Help From New Friends

More than 4,000 new Hoos gathered on the Lawn to sign the University’s Honor Code and hear from President Jim Ryan.
A crowd of 1,500 students laced up shoes for a 2-mile jaunt around Grounds, their home for the next several years.
The changes and updates are meant to balance the University’s free speech commitment with ensuring Grounds remain accessible to all.
Jefferson-designed roofs in the Academical Village are being preserved under more modern construction.
A family embraces in an emotional hug

Milestones and Emotions for the Class of 2028 and Families

After a rainy Final Exercises in May, UVA’s iconic Lawn was a muddy, swampy mess. UVA’s “Turf Crew” had less than 100 days to restore it.