Starry Night Under the Dome
Jefferson’s original vision of the Rotunda as a planetarium comes to life
The Rotunda as a planetarium? Three graduate students bring Jefferson’s original vision to life.
Pavilion X settles the controversy over what shade of white to paint the Academical Village
After further research, the pavilion is painted a hue consistent with the rest of the Lawn.
The Dell: It’s beautiful. It’s serene. And it makes UVA basketball possible.
One of the most beautiful places on Grounds is also one of the most practical. The engineering marvel of the Dell.
Making old dorms new again: Renovations reimagine residential life
Changes have administrators and students thinking outside the box fan
Those spaces that defined us first-year are getting redefined. And they’re taking on even more importance in student life.
How the McIntire Amphitheatre became a parking lot—and found its way back again
The unique space on Grounds wasn’t always so beloved.
Where Am I? (August 2019)
Pearls From the Clamshell: Remembering U-Hall
The building might be gone, but University Hall housed decades of memories that linger.
Where Am I? (July 2019)
A New Corner for UVA
Ambitious plans to remake Emmet/Ivy area start with hotel, conference center
Ambitious plans to remake Emmet/Ivy area start with a hotel and conference center.
Life Inside the Pavilions Throughout History
From wildlife invasions to streakers on skateboards, the Lawn pavilions have a hominess all their own.
Where Am I? (May 2019)
Nevermore
The stolen treasures of Alderman Library
The purloined treasures of the library vault: an inside look at a suspected inside job.
Library Renewal
Alderman plans a $160M next edition, with a new back cover
How the planned $160M renovation of Alderman stacks up.
A Day in the Life of UVA
Around Grounds and around the clock
Fifty glimpses of one Thursday in September.
Living Legends: The Trees of Grounds
With photography from last fall's peak color, we’ve been waiting a year to tell you this story.
Gratitude for a Grand Old Tree
Remembering the McGuffey ash
Take a look back at the McGuffey ash, which loomed large over Pavilion IX for over a century.
Ramps Tilt Lawn Toward Better Access
New ramps to the Lawn will allow for greater accessibility.
Committee Looks at UVA’s Historic Landscape
An advisory committee formed by the Deans Working Group examines the principles of the University's historical figures and spaces.
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.
Faces of Grounds
A look at some of the staffers who make the University feel like a home
They have long tenure, but they don’t grade and they don’t judge. They make you feel at home.
