A collage of Becca Christophel and Katy Shonka through the years
Student Experience
Class of 2002 First-Year Roommates Became Lifelong Friends
Katy Shonka and Becca Christophel clicked right away their first year at UVA, and now their daughters are continuing the legacy as Wahoos.
Students pose with “Ms. Aâ€

Student Experience
Making College Dreams Come True
Watch how a UVA-based program utilizes recent college graduates to help high school students navigate the college application process.
A Photo illustration of UVA alumna Lisa Bobb-Semple on a stamp
Student Experience
Q&A: How Does Darden Grad Leave Her Stamp on Others? It’s in the Mail
From creating new stamps to leading a department, this Darden School of Business alumna helps move the mail.
Jessica Ream poses in her classroom
Student Experience
She Died at Age 26. A UVA Graduate Helped Bring Her Back
Saving lives comes with the territory for the UVA students who make up the bulk of first responders at the Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department.
Portrait of the Rotunda illuminated during the Lighting of the Lawn.
Student Experience
Fourth-Year Trustees Plan To Illuminate With ‘Lighting of the Lawn’
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the event that inspired a beloved UVA tradition: Lighting of the Lawn.
Portrait of a UVA student interacting with the middle school debate team.

Student Experience
UVA Students Teach Next Generation How To Debate Civilly
On the heels of last night’s presidential debate, watch how UVA students are shaping the next generation of debaters.
Group photo of the Cavalier Autonomous Racing team with their trophy at the Indianapolis Raceway
Student Experience
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Robot Race Car Wins in Record-Setting Fashion
The CAVCAR team set the record for the fastest time ever in an Indy Autonomous Challenge race.
The race car team stands behind the car

Student Experience
Research-Driven Goals Set the Pace for Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Robot Car
The University of Virginia Cavalier Autonomous Racing team made history as the first American team to win the Indy Autonomous Challenge speed trial, reaching more than 171 mph.