Sometimes knowing what not to bring to college is just as important as knowing what to bring. With UVA move-in weekend set for Friday and Saturday, UVA Today has students – and their parents – covered.

UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service has unveiled the first in a series of interactive visualizations aimed at helping the public contextualize what’s happening within age structures of populations within Virginia.

Citing the University of Virginia’s “stellar” academics, affordable cost and strong career prospects for graduates, Princeton Review has ranked UVA No. 1 among public schools in its return-on-investment rankings.

Alum Bill Hofheimer, who honed his PR skills under former UVA Sports Information Director Rich Murray, is now senior director of communications at ESPN, working on such entities as “Monday Night Football,” “Around the Horn” and “P.T.I.”

As the NFL preseason begins, take an in-depth look at two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long’s career off the field, where he is making an even bigger difference than he does on the gridiron.

With the creation of a navigation app that they believe provides more route options than those currently on the market, a team of UVA students won a recent 48-hour hackathon hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Taking part in the UVA Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership’s High School Leaders Program this summer, students from across Virginia learned about state politics and government while teaming up to propose new laws.

For the first time in its history, the World Masters Squash Championships will be held in the United States. Action gets underway Sunday at the Boar’s Head Sports Club’s McArthur Squash Center.

Meg Greenhalgh has created a smartphone app that helps consumers make decisions between generic and name-brand products through ingredient comparisons and user reviews.

Gaurav Giri, an assistant professor in UVA’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Bala Mulloth, an assistant professor in UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, are creating a one-of-a-kind public health product.