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Topics > Grounds & Buildings
Beyond the Names
What are the stories behind the dorm names on Grounds?
The stories of the men and women behind the dorm names on Grounds.
What I’ve Learned
A U.Va. housekeeping supervisor reflects on 37 years on the job
U.Va. housekeeping supervisor reflects on 37 years on the job.
Letters to the Editor
Slavery at U.Va.
The discovery of 67 poorly marked and unmarked graves ("Unearthing Slavery at the University of Virginia," Spring 2013) of African Americans formerly associated with the University and
The House that George Built
Football program gets new practice facility and coaches
Have a look around the football program's new indoor practice facility and meet the team's four new coaches.
Ed Roseberry’s Charlottesville
Look through a few of the thousands of photographs Ed "Flash" Roseberry has taken of Charlottesville since the 1940s.
Holsinger’s Charlottesville
Rufus W. Holsinger photographed Charlottesville at the turn of the 20th century, capturing the Rotunda fire and much more.
A Roof With a View
New roof and oculus highlight Rotunda renovation
University photographer Dan Addison captured pictures of the new Rotunda roof and oculus during renovations.
Charlottesville Then & Now
An interactive feature that compares scenes from the same spots in Charlottesville, nearly 100 years apart.
Top 5 Lists
Want to know the top 5 hidden gems around Grounds? The all-time leading sports scorers? Top foods at the dining hall?
Five Quirks Around Grounds
1. The Rotunda’s bulletproof clock face Replaced after the 1895 fire, the face was designed to be bulletproof because students had used the original clock face for target practice.<
Five Overlooked Gems at U.Va.
Music Library With a collection of over 135,000 books, scores and sound recordings, and extensive online collections, including access to over 500,000 tracks of music, the Music Library has one
Five Vanished Traditions
The University has many traditions. Here are five that have vanished with time.
The School of Athens
One of Raphael's most famous frescoes has enjoyed its own renaissance at the University.
HIGHLIGHTS
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The Curious Case of Jerry Reid
Jerry Reid, an undergraduate student, is a typical student in every way—except one.
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Medicine for the Soul
Photo Essay: Chaplains provide another dimension of care at the U.Va. Hospital.
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Charlottesville Then & Now
An interactive feature that compares scenes from the same spots in Charlottesville, nearly 100 years apart.
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The Secret Life of Plants and Trees
Learn about the defense mechanisms of some of nature's most cunning survivors.
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Beyond the Names
The stories of the men and women behind the dorm names on Grounds.
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What’s the Big Idea?
From superfast rocket engines to a book on common sense, here's a look at some U.Va. research that could change the world.
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Ed Roseberry’s Charlottesville
Look through a few of the thousands of photographs Ed "Flash" Roseberry has taken of Charlottesville since the 1940s.
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Lean on Me
The Young Women Leaders Program, which pairs middle school girls with college women mentors, goes global.
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Holsinger’s Charlottesville
Rufus W. Holsinger photographed Charlottesville at the turn of the 20th century, capturing the Rotunda fire and much more.
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Top 5 Lists
Want to know the top 5 hidden gems around Grounds? The all-time leading sports scorers? Top foods at the dining hall?
