Hoos Ready for Spring? Grounds Is Buzzing Again!

McIntire Amphitheater before students return to Grounds McIntire Amphitheater after students return to Grounds

A week makes a big difference at the University of Virginia. Move the slider left and right to see the area around the McIntire Amphitheater last week and this week. (Photos by Matt Riley, University Communications; illustration by John DiJulio, University Communications)

Spring 2025 has bloomed, bringing Wahoos out of hibernation and back into the sunshine. Last week, the University of Virginia’s Grounds sat quiet and deserted, a brief respite as students scattered for spring break.

But with classes back in session and spring officially arriving Thursday at 5:01 a.m., the Grounds are alive again. The UVA community has been out and about enjoying the warmer weather, catching up with friends, grabbing a bite to eat and soaking up the sunny skies near the McIntire Amphitheater. 

With blue skies and fresh spring air, there’s no better time to be back on Grounds.

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