Vers Libre

Elizabeth Alexander read her poem “Praise Song for the Day” at the presidential inauguration on the steps of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 2009. Less than two months later, she was at the University, where she read a selection of her poetry, gave a craft talk and met with young poets to critique their work.

Highlights

Let there be Lit

After four years and $161 million of construction, the library renovation is complete

Four in a row: Women’s swim wins NCAAs, again

Third-year Gretchen Walsh had what one commentator called the best NCAA performance of any swimmer, male or female, of the past 24 years.

Business expansion: McIntire goes to three years

The McIntire School of Commerce will expand its curriculum to three years beginning in the fall of 2024.

What was your favorite outdoor activity at UVA?

As temperatures start to rise across the country, we asked alumni to remember their favorite ways to spend time outside at UVA.