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Humanities library reopens; Majors shift; UVA at the high court; About the library name

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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.

Virginia is for lovers: An ode to Cavalier couples

Virginia is for lovers: An ode to Cavalier couples

From a chance encounter on Tinder to a proposal painted on Beta Bridge

UVA boosts financial aid for in-state students

UVA boosts financial aid for in-state students

The new aid thresholds will apply to all Virginians enrolled during the next academic year, no matter what year in school they are.

What was your favorite outdoor activity at UVA?

What was your favorite outdoor activity at UVA?

As temperatures start to rise across the country, we asked alumni to remember their favorite ways to spend time outside at UVA.

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

Let there be Lit

Let there be Lit

After four years and $161 million of construction, the library renovation is complete

Major Shifts

Major Shifts

Explore which majors have boomed in popularity—and which have dwindled—over the past decade at UVA

Business expansion: McIntire goes to three years

Business expansion: McIntire goes to three years

The McIntire School of Commerce will expand its curriculum to three years beginning in the fall of 2024.

5 alumni-written books about love and romance

5 alumni-written books about love and romance

From a classic beach read to a lyrical multigenerational saga, dive in to these works about love and romance by Wahoo authors

What is your most enduring memory of Alderman Library?

What is your most enduring memory of Alderman Library?

As Alderman Library prepares to reopen after a complete renovation, UVA alumni look back at their time studying—or not studying—among the Stacks.

In early decision round, 30 percent of Virginian applicants win offers

In early decision round, 30 percent of Virginian applicants win offers

Offers were extended to 30 percent of Virginians and 19 percent of out-of-state students who applied during the first of UVA’s three admissions cycles.

Renovating the name, too

Renovating the name, too

Now that the humanities library has reopened after its $161 million renovation, one question remains: What will it be called?

Quoted

 “There’s a booth that he goes into and changes from Clark Kent to Superman.”