Brenda Gunn, the director of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library and the Harrison Institute for American History, Literature and Culture, explores how students can approach the collections with curiosity, and how this can deepen their understanding of history. From exhibitions to the broader museum world, she reflects on the vital work of archivists in ensuring that even the quietest and oppressed voices are heard.
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Inside U.Va. in Shanghai — learning language through cultural immersion
By Anniston Li | 2 days agoListen as Professor Ran Zhao, director of U.Va. in Shanghai, explains how the program balances intensive Mandarin instruction with opportunities to explore Shanghai and the surrounding region. Through lectures, one-on-one conversations with native teaching assistants and cultural immersion, students will discover that language learning involves engaging with the culture of its origin.
The Summer Language Institute — inside U.Va.’s language immersion program
By Carolina Turner | May 25, 2026Listen to hear Vera Abbate, director of the Summer Language Institute, describe the program’s history, structure and how it crafts an immersive language learning experience.
Greener Grounds – How U.Va. is shaping a sustainable future
By Summer Hoffman | April 26, 2026Tune in to hear Lela Garner, sustainability manager of student outreach and engagement at U.Va. Sustainability, dive into all things sustainability on Grounds.
