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.
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.
Where Am I? (February 2018)
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.
Where Am I? (October 2017)
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.
