Some stories can’t be told with words. Some sights are beyond description. All moments are fleeting and might go unseen if not for the talented photographers at University Communications. UVA Today’s series The Bigger Picture selects their finest work to capture the timeless beauty, ever-changing character and humanity of this special place.
President Jim Ryan joined with faculty, students and staff to welcome first-generation students in the Class of 2023. They make up nearly 13% of the class, a 20% increase over last year.
Get a glimpse inside the high-density storage facility that houses more than 1 million books and will safeguard hundreds of thousands more during renovations to Alderman Library.
The morning sun dramatically illuminates one of the University’s classical spaces.
Sneaking a peek inside Cocke Hall’s attic as its nearly century-old clock is adjusted.
UVA’s centerpiece is beautiful from every angle. Check out this drone’s-eye view captured by one of our photographers.
A bird’s-eye view of a new day dawning at UVA.
The University’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers is on a firmer footing after Thursday.
The transit of students to and from the Rotunda and the Lawn is marked by their footprints on the north plaza of the Rotunda.