Jane Kelly

UVA made history Sunday, holding two Opening Convocations in one day – one for the newest class and one for the Class of 2024, who missed the ceremony last year because of COVID-19.

19 Lawn residents from the Class of 2019 shared their best tips for incoming students. Some themes were similar: embrace failure and don’t miss Lighting of the Lawn.

Class of 2002 President Portman Wills and two class trustees share the story of how the beloved event came to be.