Student Experience

Student Experience
Over the Goal Line
A $5 million gift from an anonymous donor is enabling the University to build a new Football Operations Center, opening spring 2024.
Student Experience
Major Commitment to Support DEI Initiatives
Robert Ruff’s previous support of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and his backing for the subsequent programming for that space was a precursor to his current gift.
Student Experience
Clearing the Haze
The Gordie Center is committed to creating safer campuses and communities. One mother is determined to help them succeed.
Student Experience
Whatever It Takes
Longtime supporter Gretchen Tibbits is now committed to ensuring the future of the arts at UVA.
Student Experience
A Place to Learn and Flourish
The Contemplative Commons will be an innovative complex that connects the UVA community through opportunities for intense collaboration and quiet reflection.
Student Experience
For the Love of the Students
Earlier this March, when the pandemic was declared and the University announced that students should return home, many faced sudden, unexpected costs related to maintaining their studies.
Student Experience
Virtually Blandy
A bequest builds and nurtures a wonderland of native plants.
Meditation by Alexandra Angelich
Update  •  August 31, 2020
Maintaining a Sense of Social Connection in a time of Social Distancing
The University of Virginia announced plans for an innovative building on Grounds designed to bring students and faculty from different schools and disciplines together.
Contemplative Sciences Center
Update  •  December 3, 2019
New Contemplative Commons Will Enable Collaboration, Experimentation
The University of Virginia announced plans for an innovative building on Grounds designed to bring students and faculty from different schools and disciplines together.
Student Health and Wellness and Athletics
Update  •  September 23, 2019
Alum, BOV Member’s $7M Gift Supports Athletics, Student Health Facilities
Over the next few years, athletics and student health facilities at the University of Virginia will undergo a dramatic transformation.
School of Architecture
Update  •  September 19, 2019
School of Architecture Receives Largest-Ever Gift of $20 Million
An anonymous bequest of $20 million will mark the 100th anniversary of the University of Virginia School of Architecture.