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Cranes, construction workers and foundational structures at the Verve and Emmet Ivy Corridor highlight the various stages of construction across Grounds. These sites reflect the rapid transformation of University spaces and the extensive planning behind new development.

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Grounds for construction

March 7, 2026

As the spring semester continues, University students navigate exams and major assignments. Libraries across Grounds fill with students reviewing notes, finishing projects and writing papers late into the evening. These photos capture students studying in both the Brown Science & Engineering Library and the Shannon Library, which remain busy hubs of activity throughout the semester.

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Hoos hitting the books

March 9, 2026

Saturday, the diversity, equity and inclusion committee for the Class of 2026 Fourth Year Trustees partnered with Lawn residents to host the University’s first Lunar New Year tradition on the Lawn.

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A Lunar New Year Celebration on the Lawn

February 23, 2026

Brooks Hall, home to the Department of Anthropology, features striking 19th-century Victorian Gothic architecture. Once a museum, the building now houses faculty and departmental offices dedicated to the study of the very human cultures that were once displayed within its walls.

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A glimpse into Anthropology at U.Va.

February 28, 2026

Student Council presidential candidates for the 2026 student elections — third-year College student Micah Andrews and third-year Commerce student Michael Mitchell — participated in a debate hosted by The Cavalier Daily and the University Board of Elections Sunday.

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Student Council presidential debate

February 18, 2026

In the daylight, Ginkgo Bookstore on the Corner offers a corner to read and study. After dark, the shelves glow under amber light as jazz spills into the room. From quiet afternoons to luminous nights, Ginkgo is building something special — a space where stories and sound bring people together.

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Between pages and music

February 15, 2026

No. 18 Virginia took to the court Saturday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena, looking for its 20th win of the season and of Coach Ryan Odom’s tenure in Charlottesville. Playing against a puzzling zone defense and a trio of high-octane guards, the Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a back-and-forth 72-59 win over the Orange.

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Virginia earns 20th win of the season against Syracuse

February 8, 2026

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The coldest city in North America

February 5, 2026

Snow and ice covered Grounds after Saturday's winter storm.

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Snow day on Grounds

January 27, 2026

Virginia basketball fans packed John Paul Jones Arena, energized by the Cavaliers’ early lead. That optimism dimmed after halftime, as Virginia lost momentum and North Carolina took control to secure the win.

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No. 14 Virginia loses at home to No. 22 North Carolina

January 26, 2026

Under Coach Tony Elliott, Virginia completed its season with a win Saturday in the 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. And for the first time in program history spanning 136 years, Virginia finished the year with 11 wins.

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Virginia wins Gator Bowl

December 29, 2025

A visit to a rural farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains provided a unique opportunity to observe routines, landscapes and quiet moments in an environment where time moves at its own pace.

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Farm living

December 27, 2025

Holiday markets fill the streets with spirit and light in Tallinn, Estonia and Copenhagen, Denmark.

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European Christmas markets

December 20, 2025

Amid the rush of finals, Lighting of the Lawn offered a chance for students, faculty and community members to unite and enjoy the vibrant glow of the Rotunda together.

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Lighting of the Lawn 2025

December 7, 2025

The season’s first snow dusted Charlottesville Friday, transforming Grounds into a bustling winter wonderland.

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A winter wonderland

December 7, 2025

In a rivalry showdown under the lights at Scott Stadium, the Cavaliers (10-2, 7-1) decimated the Hokies (3-9, 2-6 ACC) 27-7 Saturday night, clinching their first trip to the ACC Championship game since 2019.

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The Cavaliers clinch their trip to the ACC Championship in win over the Hokies

December 1, 2025

Tucked away behind the fraternities and the Fralin Museum of Art on Rugby Road, the University's School of Architecture and arts programs host a wealth of exhibitions. Displays of work are intertwined between classrooms and offices, with both permanent and rotating exhibitions open to the public.

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Arts Grounds exhibitions

November 30, 2025

Given the liberty to decorate as they please, U.Va.'s "Lawnies" curate rooms that range from fully festive to personally styled, making every space unique.

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Lawn room decorations

November 29, 2025

As the University's Pratt Ginkgo tree enters peak bloom, its golden hues glow next to the Rotunda.

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Ginkgo Golden Hour

November 28, 2025

At 1:55 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, the University Chapel bells played the first verse of “Amazing Grace” before ringing the three final chimes, honoring the lives of Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler who were killed during the University shooting three years ago. Immediately after the bell toll, attendees began a memorial march from the Chapel to the memorial tree at the Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds, near where the tragic shooting took place three years ago, for a remembrance ceremony.

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1-15-41 Memorial March

November 15, 2025

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Grounds for construction

Hoos hitting the books

A Lunar New Year Celebration on the Lawn

A glimpse into Anthropology at U.Va.

Student Council presidential debate

Between pages and music

Virginia earns 20th win of the season against Syracuse

The coldest city in North America

Snow day on Grounds

No. 14 Virginia loses at home to No. 22 North Carolina

Virginia wins Gator Bowl

Farm living

European Christmas markets

Lighting of the Lawn 2025

A winter wonderland

The Cavaliers clinch their trip to the ACC Championship in win over the Hokies

Arts Grounds exhibitions

Lawn room decorations

Ginkgo Golden Hour

1-15-41 Memorial March

Virginia Primary Election Day — live updates and results

U.Va. researchers develop new approach to treating brain cancer, human trials are still years away

U.Va. Health expands AI use across patient care, research and education

LYLES: Thank you, Jade Hylton

DEAR CAVMAN: I don’t like to read or write … what should I do?

Crossword — August 6

Aggarwal Hall, new home of the Alumni Association, to be completed in spring 2027

How are students dubbed as ‘Lawnies?’

Cavalier Clusters — August 5

ANDERSON: Be lazy

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