Judy Lê
Piecing together the last days of Ryan’s presidency
Documents reveal surprising details of the turbulent last months, and even hours, of Ryan’s presidency.
Spring 2026
From the Editor: Coverage in a Breakneck News Cycle
Editor Judy Lê previews the Spring 2026 issue.
Spring 2026
How did we get here? A 2025 timeline
A look back at major events that shaped the university in one of its most tumultuous years.
Spring 2026
BOV elects Darden dean as 10th president
Amid protests and calls to cease the presidential search, UVA’s Board of Visitors unanimously elected Scott Beardsley as the university’s 10th president.
January 6, 2026
After calls to pause, presidential search committee defends its ongoing work
The group announced it would continue its search despite calls from both Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Faculty Senate to press pause.
December 1, 2025
UVA-DOJ deal pauses investigations, adds reporting requirement
Interim UVA President Paul Mahoney signed an agreement that suspends the Department of Justice’s five open investigations into potential civil rights violations at UVA.
Winter 2025
Interim UVA Health CEO Rosner appointed to 3-year term
On August 1, about 30 department chairs and other UVA Health leaders sent a letter to university leadership supporting him in the permanent role.
Winter 2025
Two parts of DOJ investigation closed, Mahoney says
At the Board of Visitors meeting in September, interim UVA President Paul Mahoney revealed that two components of the Department of Justice investigation into UVA have been closed.
September 29, 2025
Mounting Pressure
What the record shows about what happened between the Department of Justice, the Board of Visitors and former UVA President Jim Ryan, and the leadership void that UVA must fill.
Fall 2025
Raiders of the Lost Cards
The card catalogue that holds a record of the first 125 years of students at UVA
Fall 2025
‘Saddened, disappointed and terrified’
The Alumni Association asked alumni for their reactions to Jim Ryan’s departure. Here are the results.
Fall 2025
UVA president resigns amid pressure from Trump administration on diversity practices
J.J. Wagner Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will serve as acting president before an interim is named.
July 1, 2025
What was the most memorable class that you took just for fun?
From Introduction to Mindfulness to Archaeology of Virginia, alumni share memories of fun courses.
Summer 2025
BOV votes to dissolve university’s DEI office
The March 7 BOV resolution instructs the university to “transfer permissible programs to a new organizational home.”
Summer 2025
UVA Health CEO resigns
His resignation followed a special meeting of the BOV to discuss allegations made against him in September.
Summer 2025
What was the kindest thing someone did for you at UVA?
From homecooked Sunday dinners to grief support and rides to the hospital
Winter 2024
What was the most important thing you brought to move-in?
From fans and dehumidifiers to Creole seasoning
Fall 2024
Back to the future: Readers remember the high-tech from their college days
From electric typewriters to the very first iPod, UVA alumni share memories of must-have tech
Summer 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.
Spring 2024
What is your most enduring memory of Alderman Library?
As Alderman Library prepares to reopen after a complete renovation, UVA alumni look back at their time studying—or not studying—among the Stacks.
Winter 2023
Who was your favorite professor at UVA?
With the start of a new academic year, we wanted to know about your favorite instructors—and what made them so special.
Fall 2023
What do you miss most about your time at UVA?
Spanning all generations, most submissions—including many here—spoke of the time spent with friends. Suffice it to say: You’re missed.
Summer 2023
What is the most spectacularly foolish thing you did on Grounds?
From riding on chalkboards to kidnapping a kangaroo, alumni share stories of their less-than-stellar judgment calls.
Spring 2023
What was your favorite hideout on Grounds?
From the Alderman Stacks to “The Cave” in Old Cabell Hall, alumni reveal their best secret spots at UVA.
Winter 2022
Police make arrest in Lawn noose incident
Shane Dennis has no known relationship to UVA and has been prohibited from entering Grounds in the future.
Winter 2022
Lawn Hate Crime: Noose On Homer Statue Summons FBI
Authorities probe two other incidents, meet with Black protesters; alumni offer support
Winter 2022
What was your most memorable job when you were at UVA?
From driving the Monticello tour bus to cleaning frog tanks
Summer/Fall 2022
What was your favorite cheap meal when you were on Grounds?
From grilled cheese to TV dinners, dining on a student budget.
Spring 2022
What was your favorite book while you were on Grounds?
From Hemingway to Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the books alumni could not put down.
Winter 2021
What was your favorite movie while you were on Grounds?
From across the decades, the flicks that resonated most with alumni during their time on Grounds.
Fall 2021
Then Trending: UVA fashion over the years
We asked alumni about the notable fashions from their days on Grounds. Here’s what they said.
Summer 2021
Groovin’ on Grounds
When we asked alumni about their favorite college-year bands, the answers ran the gamut. Here’s a selection.
Spring 2021
UVA tightens Covid rules as cases rise
In-person classes continue amid early detection of dorm clusters.
September 30, 2020
Scooters are a fast-growing trend on Grounds. Get up to speed.
Electric scooters have become a major UVA phenomenon. We have the numbers to prove it.
Winter 2019
The Light Goes Out for an Econ Icon: Elzinga’s 3M 9100
The famed overhead projector of Elzinga's Econ 201 class did not survive the move to Culbreth Theatre.
Fall 2018
Miller Center Appointment Draws Controversy
A former official of the Trump administration joins the Miller Center, triggering resignations.
Fall 2018
UVA tightens speech policy on grounds
The University has tightened its policy for outsiders who want to make a speech, protest, hand out leaflets or otherwise exercise free-speech rights on Grounds.
Summer 2018
The Gardens, According to Plan
Learn how the gardens of Grounds have changed—and stayed the same—from Jefferson’s original plans.
Summer 2018
Bud Life
Along winding walkways and serpentine walls, our photo essay leads you down the gardens’ paths.
Summer 2018
2020 Insight
Take a by-the-numbers look at the class of 2020 as well as previous classes, with data from the University’s Office of Institutional Assessment and Studies.
August 15, 2016
Fight or Flight
By analyzing dozens of bits of biographical data for 2,500 world leaders, Batten School Dean Allan C. Stam seeks to understand what makes leaders open to risk.
Fall 2015