Student Experience

She Died at Age 26. A UVA Graduate Helped Bring Her Back

Saving lives comes with the territory for the UVA students who make up the bulk of first responders at the Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department.

Portrait of the Rotunda illuminated during the Lighting of the Lawn.

Student Experience

Fourth-Year Trustees Plan To Illuminate With ‘Lighting of the Lawn’

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the event that inspired a beloved UVA tradition: Lighting of the Lawn.

Portrait of a UVA student interacting with the middle school debate team.

Student Experience

UVA Students Teach Next Generation How To Debate Civilly

On the heels of last night’s presidential debate, watch how UVA students are shaping the next generation of debaters.

Group photo of the Cavalier Autonomous Racing team with their trophy at the Indianapolis Raceway

Student Experience

UVA’s Robot Race Car Wins in Record-Setting Fashion

The CAVCAR team set the record for the fastest time ever in an Indy Autonomous Challenge race.

Student Experience

Research-Driven Goals Set the Pace for UVA’s Robot Car

The University of Virginia Cavalier Autonomous Racing team made history as the first American team to win the Indy Autonomous Challenge speed trial, reaching more than 171 mph.

UVA architecture student Cole Rozwadowski’s pen draws an illustration of the Rotunda on a coffeehouse napkin.

Student Experience

Hoos Ready To Put Their Ideas on a Napkin

UVA architecture students and Sketch@UVA invite others to draw on their art in an annual benefit.

Collage of Photos from the First Day of Class

Student Experience

2024-25 First Day of Classes in (Downloadable) Photos

Enjoy the smiles and find your friends as these Hoos start the new school year.

Portrait of Anne Duckworth standing in her classroom.

Student Experience

She Hasn’t Graduated Yet, But She’s Back for Grad School

Anne Duckworth found that being a grown-up is a good time to find out what you want to be.