Videos
A Home for Every Hoo Progress Update 1
Alumni Association President and CEO, Lily West, walks us through the first progress update from the job site before demolition of the old Alumni Hall. She provides background and insight into where we’re going as construction begins on our new home. The new building will sit on the same parcel of land as the existing […]
A Home for Every Hoo
Alumni Hall has been a home to the Alumni Association since 1936. But to fully honor the spirit of those who came before—and those who are yet to come—it is time to build a new home. A home that marries the best of the past with our aspirations for the future. A home that serves a worldwide alumni base while recognizing the unique contributions of each visitor.
Reflections of the Class of 1974
We sat down with members of the Class of 1974 and those involved in those first years of full coeducation as they shared their experiences in the early ’70s and beyond. Hear their stories.
2025 Fill Your Cup Fondest Alumni Hall Memories
At our 2025 Fill Your Cup event for soon-to-be graduating fourth year students we set up an open mic with a prompt to share their favorite memories at Alumni Hall.
I Am Ridley
Three words. Many voices. Together, they represent the people and purpose behind the Ridley Scholarship Program.
We Are Ridley
Ridley Scholars and board members reflect on the transformative power of scholarship, mentorship, and community—a testament to the program’s legacy of leadership and opportunity at UVA.
2024 BAW Committee Interviews
In the fall of 2023, we sat down with members of the BAW Committee to talk about what it means to be part of the Black UVA community. Alumni shared stories of friendships and lifelong connections, the work to create space at UVA, the legacy of Black excellence passed down from generation to generation, and what makes BAW so special.
College Compass 101
Created for UVA alumni families with students pursuing the college application or transfer process, and led by an expert team of college advisors, College Compass provides a trusted, personal college planning experience with curated resources and a unique place to connect with other families in a similar stage.
Impact Report
Check out our first-ever Impact Report highlighting the impact of the Alumni Association in Fiscal Year 2024. Our hope is that it conveys the breadth and depth of the Alumni Association’s work and its role as an invaluable partner to constituencies across the University and to our alumni around the world.
College Compass Tips for College Tours
College tours are a great opportunity for parents and their children to explore and learn more about colleges in which they are interested. Since your college visits will probably be on the shorter end, it’s important to be thorough and efficient with whatever time you are able to spend there. Here are five tips to help you and your student get the most out of your campus visit!
What makes Ridley different?
Hear directly from Ridley Scholars as they reflect on how the program has shaped their lives—relieving financial burdens, creating a powerful sense of community, and opening doors to academic and professional opportunities.
Susan Tynan (Col ’98) Interview
Susan Tynan was a panelist at the UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Mini-Summit that took place in Arlington, Virginia, in 2024. We had a chance to catch up with her on all things UVA and her journey to build Framebridge, a custom framing service.
Reggie Aggarwal (Com ’91) Interview
Reggie Aggarwal was the keynote speaker at the UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Mini-Summit that took place in Arlington, Virginia, in 2024. We chatted with him the UVA experiences that prepared him to later build events software company Cvent, some lessons learned along his entrepreneurial journey, and more.
BAW 2024 Hype Reel
A passionate statement from BAW committee member Kevin Suber (Engr ’86) provides the backdrop for this social media reel.
New Alumni Hall Flyover Video
View the future of Alumni Hall with this first look at 3D renderings and a fly through of the proposed Home for Every Hoo. From the entrance on Sprigg Lane through to the Atrium and upwards to the overlooks this new building will be full of light and inspired by Jeffersonian design.
Jason George Valediction Q&A
An actor. An alum. A Wahoo through and through. Jason George (Col ’94) took us along on the ride to JPJ for a quick Q&A before stepping on stage for Valediction in the spring of 2025.
Ryan Zimmerman Q&A
Though Final Exercises for the Class of 2028 may feel far away, it’s never too soon for some good advice. We sat down with the Class of 2024’s valediction speaker, @RyanZimmerman, in the spring of 2024 to talk all things UVA.