James A. Fields Jr. sentenced to life in prison for death of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville car attack Fields admitted to intentionally driving his car into counterprotesters who showed up to demonstrate against white nationalists in Charlottesville nearly two years ago.
U.Va. receives anonymous $5 million donation to Athletics Master Plan and Student Health & Wellness Center The plan will transform the athletics department with new and renovated buildings and practice fields at an estimated cost between $12 million to $14 million.
Bill Clinton delivers closing keynote address at U.Va.’s Presidential Ideas Festival Clinton ended his speech by advising the audience to expand their definition of "We the People" in the preamble to the Constitution and to not return hateful rhetoric with more of the same.
University Hall demolished to continue athletics renovation plan Ralph Sampson returned to the University to push the button for imploding University Hall, the home for the University’s basketball programs from 1965-2006.
Miller Center to conduct oral history of the Obama administration The project will focus on a variety of topics, including Obama’s transition to office, his response to the 2008 financial crisis and his role as the first African-American president.
Megabus.com to offer bus rides from Charlottesville to Dulles Airport A bus ride from Charlottesville to Dulles International Airport will typically cost $20.
Suspicious package at Medical Research Building 4 determined not to be a threat Suspicious package at Medical Research Building 4 determined not to be a threat after evacuation
U.Va. men’s basketball team will not celebrate championship at White House Head coach Tony Bennett says the Cavaliers would "respectfully decline" a potential visit to the White House due to scheduling conflicts.
Alderman Library to close in May 2020 and reopen by spring of 2023 The $160 million renovation plans will include the demolition of both the old and new stacks of the library, which were built in 1938 and 1967, respectively.
Pharrell Williams to be keynote speaker for 2019 valedictory exercises Pharrell Williams will address the graduating Class of 2019 May 17 at 3 p.m. on the Lawn, the day before the Finals Exercises May 18 and 19.
