Learning From Monsters
Engineering students study Frankenstein to learn responsible design
Engineering students study Frankenstein to learn responsible design.
The Light Goes Out for an Econ Icon: Elzinga’s 3M 9100
In loving memory, c. August 1988–July 10, 2018
The famed overhead projector of Elzinga's Econ 201 class did not survive the move to Culbreth Theatre.
Staking a Position
In argument lab, students challenge themselves, each other
Professor Willis Jenkins (Grad ’06) takes a somewhat unorthodox approach in his "argument lab."
Intersecting Disciplines
An innovative undergraduate curriculum completes its first year
Forget everything you know about required classes. The College rethinks curriculum.
Measured in Degrees
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.
Learning to Grow
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-Led Study Finds Montessori Model Can Close Achievement Gap
UVA professor's study suggests new benefits of the Montessori school model.
College Curriculum Pilot Underway
A pilot program for a dramatically different undergraduate curriculum gets favorable early reviews.
Next Chapter
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.
Pop-Up Knowledge
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.
Hire Ed
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.
Change of Course
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.
Going Home to Give Back
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.
The Oxford Experience
Alumna explores the history, architecture and scenery of Oxford University
A group of alumni explores the rich history, architecture and scenery of Oxford University.
Opening the Door to College
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.
