Infrequently Asked Questions
We’ve got answers, even if nobody was asking.
Even if you’re not physically strolling the Lawn, let this list of UVA fun facts bring you back, in multiple small ways, to life on Grounds.
The Gardens, According to Plan
Learn how the gardens of Grounds have changed—and stayed the same—from Jefferson’s original plans.
Say Goodbye to U-Hall
Sports facility to come down by 2020
University Hall, the former home to the basketball programs and the venue of legendary concerts, will be demolished to make room for additional sports fields.
Bud Life
A look at springtime in the pavilion gardens
Along winding walkways and serpentine walls, our photo essay leads you down the gardens’ paths.
Celebrating University Hall
Reliving some of the arena’s memorable moments before it’s demolished in 2019
U-Hall was home to UVA basketball for 41 years. Celebrate some of the sports victories and other highlights in this retrospective.
Cavalier Inn, Villa Diner to close
Two Charlottesville establishments are slated for demolition to lend space for future Ivy Corridor buildings.
A Place to Remember
A new space between Clemons and Alderman libraries provides a place for students to reflect.
Color Bind
As preservationists uncover the Lawn colonnades’ original hue, a question arises over what’s right—the bright white of our own time or the oatmeal tan of Jefferson’s.
Excavation uncovers a dilemma: Should the colonnade be the bright white of our time or the unpainted tan of Jefferson’s?
Tom the Builder
Sure, Jefferson had the big idea for the University, but he also sweated the small stuff, brick by brick.
Thomas Jefferson was a visionary leader--and a meticulous construction manager.
Batter Upgrade
Davenport Field gets $18 million overhaul
Davenport Field is undergoing a major renovation, which includes 1,000 more seats; a 5,000-square-foot development center with batting cages and pitching mounds; a field-level club area; and more.
Reflecting on UVA Anniversaries Past
Take a look back at how the University has celebrated big anniversary milestones.
A Classroom as Big as the Lawn
Jefferson wanted students to learn all the angles
Through architecture, Jefferson hoped students would gain a sense of design, order and beauty.
Enslaved Laborers Memorial Approved
The Freedom Ring memorial, a representation of the University’s relationship with slavery, is expected to be completed by the Bicentennial in 2019.
Summer on Grounds
When all goes well, life at UVA in the summer is quiet. But that doesn’t mean things aren’t happening. Here’s a snapshot of some of what happened on Grounds this summer.
North of Eden
How North Grounds pays homage to Jefferson’s vision, but at a distance
Old vs. new, UVA past vs. UVA future: North Grounds gives a nod to Jeffersonian design, but at a distance.
