Two hundred years after the University of Virginia’s first classes began, the University marked its bicentennial with a week of celebrations.
The festivities began with an open house at Carr’s Hill on Monday, complete with a Rotunda-shaped cake from The Sweet Stop in Richmond and performances by two UVA a cappella groups, the Sil’Hooettes and the Hullabahoos.
On Wednesday, a large group of runners bundled up for a chilly, early morning “Run With Jim,” alongside UVA President Jim Ryan.
The Lawn came alive Thursday as students enjoyed the party atmosphere with a photo booth, games, food trucks, a Shenandoah Joe coffee pop-up and giveaways.
When the University first opened its doors on March 7, 1825, there were just five professors and a few dozen students. By the end of the first year, enrollment had grown to more than 100. Now two centuries later, nearly 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students began the fall 2024 semester.
Enjoy these photos from the week’s events.
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
(Photo by Matt Weber)
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
(Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
