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Renovating the name, too

Renovating the name, too

Now that the humanities library has reopened after its $161 million renovation, one question remains: What will it be called?

Spring 2024

From President Ryan: A Letter of Thanks

From President Ryan: A Letter of Thanks

A message of gratitude to all who helped the “Honor the Future” capital campaign cross the $5 billion threshold

Spring 2024

First Amendment center director to become new law dean

First Amendment center director to become new law dean

First Amendment scholar and former law school vice dean Leslie Kendrick will be UVA’s 13th law school dean.

Spring 2024

DeSorbo to coach Team USA in Paris

DeSorbo to coach Team USA in Paris

In March, DeSorbo coached the UVA women’s team, which has become a veritable dynasty, to its third straight NCAA championship.

Winter 2023

From President Ryan: Supporting Great Staff to Be the Best Employer in Higher Ed

From President Ryan: Supporting Great Staff to Be the Best Employer in Higher Ed

UVA is committed to being the best employer in higher education, with staff who are compensated fairly and who rightly feel that they are a vibrant part of the UVA community.

Winter 2023

Bennettball

Bennettball

We offer this look at how Tony Bennett has gone about his business and arrived at iconic status, in a uniquely Bennett way.

Winter 2023

UVA hires Pitt's student affairs veep

UVA hires Pitt’s student affairs veep

Bringing 19 years’ experience to the job, Kenyon Bonner will take over as UVA’s vice president and chief student affairs officer.

Winter 2023

UVA Law dean stepping down after eight-year run

UVA Law dean stepping down after eight-year run

Risa L. Goluboff, the high-performing dean of the University of Virginia’s high-ranked law school, plans to return to teaching in 2024.

Winter 2023

Who was your favorite professor at UVA?

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

Student affairs VP Robyn Hadley leaves UVA

Student affairs VP Robyn Hadley leaves UVA

Hadley came to UVA as vice president of student affairs in June 2021, and the job was consolidated with the dean of students position a year later.

Fall 2023

From President Ryan: Meaningful Rankings Consider a School's Outputs

From President Ryan: Meaningful Rankings Consider a School’s Outputs

The world of rankings and ratings should recognize that the best colleges and universities are the ones that offer the best value

Fall 2023

From President Ryan: The Rotunda Remains the Vibrant Heart of UVA

From President Ryan: The Rotunda Remains the Vibrant Heart of UVA

Even in the face of fires, additions, demolitions, and renovations, the Rotunda has played an outsized role in University life.

Summer 2023

From President Ryan: Difficult Losses and a Powerful Response

From President Ryan: Difficult Losses and a Powerful Response

In the aftermath of the tragedy of Nov. 13, 2022, there was an outpouring of support from all corners of the University.

Spring 2023

It’s Not Easy Being Dean

It’s Not Easy Being Dean

The role comes with a giant set of responsibilities. Here’s a look at some of UVA’s famous (and infamous) deans of the past.

Winter 2022

Hadley’s New Handle: Dean of Students

Hadley’s New Handle: Dean of Students

Student Affairs Vice President Robyn S. Hadley has merged the dean’s office with her own, giving her a new compound title and an expanded set of responsibilities.

Winter 2022

UVA welcomes two new deans to Grounds

UVA welcomes two new deans to Grounds

With plans to confront climate change and boost community engagement, two Virginia natives are leading UVA schools.

Winter 2022

From President Ryan: Change can reinvigorate the Honor System

From President Ryan: Change can reinvigorate the Honor System

The Honor System remains the epitome of UVA’s tradition of student self-governance

Summer/Fall 2022

UVA welcomes new deans to lead the Nursing and Education schools

UVA welcomes new deans to lead the Nursing and Education schools

With plans to confront COVID challenges and focus on equity and innovation, two women with UVA ties bring their expertise back to Grounds.

Summer/Fall 2022

After four decades of helping students achieve, Apprey to retire

After four decades of helping students achieve, Apprey to retire

Dean Maurice Apprey leaves a legacy at the Office of African American Affairs and the medical school.

Summer/Fall 2022

Magill leaves to lead Penn, Baucom rises to UVA No. 2

Magill leaves to lead Penn, Baucom rises to UVA No. 2

Virginia’s new AG then adds some Mad Hall turnover of his own

Spring 2022

From President Ryan: UVA Cancer Center Earns Recognition as It Rises to the Call

From President Ryan: UVA Cancer Center Earns Recognition as It Rises to the Call

It is one of just 52 cancer centers in the nation to earn Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation.

Winter 2021

From President Ryan: Bridging Distances on Grounds

From President Ryan: Bridging Distances on Grounds

The Emmet-Ivy Corridor, a parcel of land larger than the Lawn, will bridge Central and North Grounds and the Athletic Precinct, and become the University’s new geographic center.

Fall 2021

Dean of Students Allen Groves leaves legacy of enthusiasm, compassion

Dean of Students Allen Groves leaves legacy of enthusiasm, compassion

After touching the lives of tens of thousands of students over more than a decade, Groves left in June for a new adventure.

Fall 2021

Dean Pianta steps down from School of Education

Dean Pianta steps down from School of Education

Robert Pianta has led the school for 14 years and will go on sabbatical at the end of the year.

August 2, 2021

New Faces at the Helm

New Faces at the Helm

With plans to extend UVA’s reach beyond Grounds, new deans are leading three UVA schools.

Fall 2021