Past Events

This longtime tradition established by students in the late 1980s is not only a highly anticipated event for the University, it is also open to and eagerly awaited by children and families from the

Family Weekend offers an opportunity for families to visit with their students in the fall and celebrate their accomplishments.

While freedom of speech is a core tenet of American democracy, it has long been the object of intense controversy.

Featuring the Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia and historical actor-interpreter, Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson.

On February 8, 2024, the U.S.

The current Israel–Hamas conflict, instigated by the ISIS-like Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, continues with ravaging impact in Gaza. The Middle East region is a tinderbox.

In this moment of Russia's war against Ukraine, imperial ambitions are once again in play in the fight to control the Black Sea region.

Photojournalists document the world around us. We see their images directly on our devices and televisions, capturing emotions and connecting us to stories at home and abroad.

Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, April 13, has been celebrated at the University of Virginia since the University’s first academic session. Locally, the celebration is known as Founder’s Day.