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Letters to the Editor: Spring 2026

Letters to the Editor: Spring 2026

Readers share their thoughts on articles from past issues.

Spring 2026

From the Publisher: Milestone Moments for A New Home for Every Hoo

From the Publisher: Milestone Moments for A New Home for Every Hoo

Lily West announces the lead donor for the new Home for Every Hoo, Reggie Aggarwal.

Winter 2025

From Interim President Paul G. Mahoney: UVA is a Sturdy Ship

From Interim President Paul G. Mahoney: UVA is a Sturdy Ship

After Paul G. Mahoney’s unexpected elevation to interim president, he affirms UVA’s place in American democracy and role of training citizen leaders.

Winter 2025

Letters to the Editor: Winter 2025

Letters to the Editor: Winter 2025

Readers share their thoughts on articles from past issues.

Winter 2025

From the Publisher: Honoring Our Mission in a Time of Transition

From the Publisher: Honoring Our Mission in a Time of Transition

During this unexpected time of transition, the Alumni Association remains committed to listening to and platforming alumni voices.

Fall 2025

Letters to the Editor: Fall 2025

Letters to the Editor: Fall 2025

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Fall 2025

‘Saddened, disappointed and terrified’

‘Saddened, disappointed and terrified’

The Alumni Association asked alumni for their reactions to Jim Ryan’s departure. Here are the results.

Fall 2025

From the Publisher: Our Future, Your Home

From the Publisher: Our Future, Your Home

After four years of planning and design, the Alumni Association is embarking on a once-in-a-generation project: building a new Home for Every Hoo.

Summer 2025

Letters to the Editor: Summer 2025

Letters to the Editor: Summer 2025

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Summer 2025

Letters to the Editor: Spring 2025

Letters to the Editor: Spring 2025

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Spring 2025

From the Publisher: A New Season of Growth and Connection

From the Publisher: A New Season of Growth and Connection

Juntos and Reunions are just a few of the ways we are connecting and supporting alumni this spring.

Spring 2025

Letters to the Editor: Winter 2024

Letters to the Editor: Winter 2024

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Winter 2024

From the Publisher: 30 years in and just getting started

From the Publisher: 30 years in and just getting started

Nearly 30 years ago, the Alumni Association established Young Alumni Council (YAC) to advocate for the needs of young alumni

Winter 2024

From the Publisher: Announcing our new editor

From the Publisher: Announcing our new editor

Virginia Magazine’s new editor, Judy Le, has been the managing editor for nearly a decade

Winter 2024

Letters to the Editor: Fall 2024

Letters to the Editor: Fall 2024

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Fall 2024

From the Publisher: Stewarding One of UVA’s Greatest Resources

From the Publisher: Stewarding One of UVA’s Greatest Resources

In our fast-paced, attention economy world, the concept of stewardship is often subordinated to flashier concepts of growth, innovation and change.

Fall 2024

From the Editor: A Tip of the Hat and Farewell

From the Editor: A Tip of the Hat and Farewell

Editor Richard Gard previews the Fall 2024 issue.

Fall 2024

From the Publisher: Supporting students, strengthening UVA

From the Publisher: Supporting students, strengthening UVA

Our team manages one of the largest scholarship portfolios in the country, disbursing more than $2.8 million in aid each year

Summer 2024

Letters to the Editor: Summer 2024

Letters to the Editor: Summer 2024

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Summer 2024

From the Editor: The View From the High Dive

From the Editor: The View From the High Dive

Editor Richard Gard previews the Summer 2024 issue.

Summer 2024

From President Ryan: Sharing meals and meaningful discussion at a common table

From President Ryan: Sharing meals and meaningful discussion at a common table

UVA's Jeffersonian Dinners gather about a dozen people around a shared meal and help to facilitate a meaningful discussion

Summer 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

From the Publisher: A Reinvigorated Honor System, a Reimagined Honor Week

From the Publisher: A Reinvigorated Honor System, a Reimagined Honor Week

For generations, we at the Alumni Association have worked to support the Honor System

Spring 2024

Letters to the Editor: Spring 2024

Letters to the Editor: Spring 2024

Readers share their thoughts on past issues.

Spring 2024

From the Editor: It’s beautiful. What shall we call it?

From the Editor: It’s beautiful. What shall we call it?

What will the University call the renovated Alderman Library library? As of press time, we don’t know.

Spring 2024