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

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UVA’s law and business schools climb in latest U.S. News rankings

UVA’s law and business schools climb in latest U.S. News rankings

The School of Education and Human Development also saw a big jump.

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

New law bans legacy preferences

New law bans legacy preferences

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed bills ending preferential treatment for applicants related to alumni of the state’s public universities.

Shifts that pass in the night

Shifts that pass in the night

Student workers share stories of late-night and early-morning jobs on Grounds

Four in a row: Women's swim wins NCAAs, again

Four in a row: Women’s swim wins NCAAs, again

Third-year Gretchen Walsh had what one commentator called the best NCAA performance of any swimmer, male or female, of the past 24 years.

Let there be Lit

Let there be Lit

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

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.

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

Constitutional Crossfire

Constitutional Crossfire

Rosenberger was a victory for the equal access line, and one of a series of wins for religious speech and exercise in recent decades.

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

Major Shifts

Major Shifts

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

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

“It’s the first time I’ve ever cried at a national championship."