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As Virginia’s programs sought postseason success elsewhere and students left Grounds for the summer, the practice facilities largely closed their doors.
There is a particular kind of quiet that exists in Charlottesville in July — the Corner is not as busy and the Lawn has more grass than people. Virginia Athletics apparently did not get the memo.
In this episode of On Record, Marketing Fellow Shirley Ngyung shares how the U.Va. Recreation social media team turns creative post ideas into engaging content. From promoting recreational sports and classes to supporting U.Va. recreation sponsored events, the team helps students discover everything that U.Va. recreation can offer.
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.
Editor's note: This article contains mentions of sexual assault.
In celebration of the Downtown Mall’s 50th anniversary, “Then & Now: Charlottesville in the 1970s” contextualizes the present by providing an intimate view of life and social activism in Charlottesville five decades ago. The exhibit was curated by the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing the history and culture of the Albermarle-Charlottesville area. Anchored by portraits of local activists, the exhibit utilizes paintings, photographs and historical documents to tell the story of the Downtown Mall's construction and the factors that led to its inception in 1976.
For years, book adaptations have served as Hollywood’s safety blanket, guaranteeing box office success. From “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “Heated Rivalry” to the “Dune” and “Hunger Games” franchises, audiences are no strangers to seeing their favorite literary characters on the silver screen. However, 2026 seemed to usher in an abundance of literary adaptations that quickly turned into cultural phenomena.
While University professors may seem fond of assigning lengthy writing assignments to their students, they themselves are often prolific published writers. In subjects ranging from politics to biology, professors often turn their expertise and knowledge into a piece of published writing and occasionally assign their own works in their courses for a unique, intimate academic experience. One of the newest such titles is “Perfect Italian,” a poetry collection by Poetry Prof. Kiki Petrosino.
2025 was a historic year for the Virginia football program. The 11-win campaign included numerous late victories, a top-10 upset over Florida State, a victory in the Commonwealth Cup, an ACC Championship Game appearance and a Gator Bowl victory over Missouri. Not much can top that.
Fall semester kicked off Saturday with the Wahoo Welcome Concert at John Paul Jones Arena, featuring a vivacious performance from indie-pop artist Malcolm Todd, supported by student band Wildcard and Nabil Khan, DJ and fourth-year College student. Todd’s performance drew a large crowd across all years, creating an opportunity for old friends to reconnect and new friends to meet. While only 22, Todd has rapidly shot to stardom with over 35 million monthly listeners and a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Close in age to some student concertgoers, Todd was able to connect with the audience through interactive chants and by proudly sporting a Virginia basketball jersey.
Marking one of the first major milestones of a new student’s University experience, the Opening Convocation and Honor Induction took place Sunday evening on the Lawn. The ceremony formally welcomed the University community's newest members, bringing together around 4,000 first-year and transfer students.
Marco Dos Santos peeled himself from his seat on the grass. His teammates were all back in the locker room by now, and the captain crossed midfield alone. Halfway there, audible only from the field, he said one word into the air, an expletive that summed it up.
Just when University students think they have left the prep-work perils and score obsessions of standardized testing back in high school, entrance exams for graduate program applications ring in round two. These exam scores can punch a ticket to a dream university or rule out candidacy for elite institutions, raising the pressure to perform well. Consequently, those looking to take their education beyond bachelor’s degrees must balance exam preparation with classes, extracurriculars and other undergraduate experiences, straining University students’ already busy schedules.
Christa Acampora, dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and professor of philosophy, delivered the First Lecture to students on the Lawn Monday morning.
Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers released her third solo studio album, “Lost Weekend,” Friday. The indie-folk artist’s music has previously stood out for its haunting lyrics and exploration of the complexities of being a young woman in the contemporary world, and Bridgers shines where she always does in “Lost Weekend” — with artful, descriptive and deeply personal lyrics in thoughtfully composed tracks. The album is distinctively Bridgers’ familiar style, but it carries an air of maturity and reflectiveness that distinguishes it from the albums of her young adulthood.
Junior running back Solomon Beebe was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with three counts of cruelty to animals, according to 247Sports.
Attending a club fair featuring hundreds of clubs the day before classes begin can be an overwhelming yet enriching experience for University students.