Which majors are hotter than others, going back 20-plus years
UVA will confer another several thousand diplomas this spring. We’ve broken down past years’ academic degrees by disciplines. Take a look, and maybe a few clicks, at our interactive charts to explore the two-decade trends in subject-matter popularity.
J-Term class sows skills for school and life
A January Term class teaches students to ask better questions and to be open to challenge in school and in life.
UVA professor's study suggests new benefits of the Montessori school model.
A pilot program for a dramatically different undergraduate curriculum gets favorable early reviews.
You might think the growth of online resources has made UVA’s 14 libraries less relevant to student life. Think again.
The quiet spaces inside UVA’s 14 libraries take on new relevance in the digital age.
One-time, short-notice seminars touch on topical issues
Flash seminars are one-time discussion-based lectures, organized by students to engage their peers in discussion on a wide array of topics, from politics to philosophy to scientific findings.
As hundreds of faculty near retirement, the University has a plan
As up to 30 percent of UVA faculty prepare for retirement, the University prepares new hiring methods to fill the vacancies.
College experiments with major curriculum reform
Next year’s entering class will be piloting the new curriculum design, the first major change at UVA in over 40 years. Here’s the breakdown of what to expect.
Alumna returns to the South Bronx to bring health education to schoolchildren
Jasmine Drake (Col ’13) entered UVA expecting to apply to medical school. After an Alternative Spring Break trip, she decided to give back to her community in the South Bronx.
Alumna explores the history, architecture and scenery of Oxford University
A group of alumni explores the rich history, architecture and scenery of Oxford University.
Alumna creates largest adviser network in the nation
Nicole Hurd (Grad ’02) saw an opportunity to expand education to underserved populations. So she launched the College Advising Corps, now the nation’s largest college access program, here at UVA.
Alumna documents Monticello’s changing landscapes through Instagram
Eleanor Gould delights in sharing glimpses of Monticello's biodiversity and inspires her Instagram followers to see the flowers and insects, fruits and vegetables, sun-dappled trees and sweeping vistas with fresh eyes.
The Affordable Excellence model is a good start for helping students in need
Alumnus and current graduate student Brendan Maupin Wynn discusses the importance of offering financial aid to students in need.
Over the second weekend in april, more than 1,800 people—including nearly 1,200 alumni—attended Black Alumni Weekend on Grounds.
Students lend a hand to the Charlottesville community
About 3,100 students volunteer through Madison House for at least one hour each week. See how they're making a difference in the Charlottesville community.