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Happy Fourth of July, UVA!

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Author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who passed away this weekend, spoke at UVA in 1995 about the dangers of indifference.

Alumni, if you were there, what do you remember?

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“I learned that nothing goes exactly as we trained for,” first-year David Darling said of his eventful first day as a lifeguard on a Rhode Island beach. “But I knew how to keep cool. I knew I could go in and rely on myself.”

Incoming First-Year UVA Student Helps Rescue Pilot Downed in the Ocean
On Darling’s first day of work as a lifeguard on Weekapaug Beach in Rhode Island, his job included helping to rescue the pilot of a downed airplane.
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“UVA Law is a joyous place and a humane place, and I think we model that beautifully already, but I’m excited to model that as the dean.” - Risa Goluboff

History in the Making: Risa Goluboff, UVA Law’s First Female Dean, Takes Office
Goluboff has impeccable academic, research and teaching credentials - and she can tell you where to find great barbecue and fried catfish throughout the South.
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The new Rotunda capitals are looking good.

Have a great weekend, UVA!

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Jack Hamilton, an assistant professor in the UVA Media Studies Department and pop critic at Slate.com, breaks down the Led Zeppelin trial and the dispute over "Stairway to Heaven."

All that Glitters is Gold: Inside the Led Zeppelin Trial
The opening bars of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” are some of the most iconic in rock ’n’ roll history.
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Welcome back, Ralph!

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Great having Ralph Sampson back at JPJ today! Coach Bennett and the Cavalier basketball legend had some fun on the court playing a game of H-O-R-S-E during a shoot for Blue Ridge Big Brothers Big Sisters

Six historic moments at UVA, as covered by The Daily Progress between 1923 and 1964.

Six Moments in UVA History, As Documented by Newly Expanded Digital Archive
The UVA Library recently expanded its digital archives to include editions of The Daily Progress from 1923 to 1964. A special UVA Today snapshot of the collection shows American history through Charlottesville’s lens.
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The UVA Darden School of Business is ranked No. 3 in the world for entrepreneurship, according to the Financial Times.

Financial Times Ranks UVA’s Darden No. 3 in the World for Entrepreneurship
The Darden School of Business landed near the top of the global ranking thanks to extensive resources supporting entrepreneurship and an extraordinary track record of success among alumni entrepreneurs.
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Leah Smith of University of Virginia Swimming & Diving is heading to Rio after taking second in the women's 400m free tonight. ‪#‎wahoowa‬!

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Take a look inside the Rotunda's Dome Room as it returns to its Jeffersonian beginnings.

Nearly Completed Renovations Restore Dome Room’s Original Touches
Carved wooden capitals and a plaster ceiling bring the University of Virginia’s Rotunda Dome Room closer to Thomas Jefferson’s original.
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The latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report listed four specialties at the UVA Health System's Children's Hospital among the best in the nation.

U.S. News ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ Rankings Feature Four UVA Children’s Hospital Specialties
The U.S. News rankings identify hospitals that provide the highest-quality care for patients with serious or complex health needs.
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Economics Professor James Harrigan discusses the Brexit and the implications for the global economy.

Thanks to all who contributed questions via Facebook!

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Brogdon to the Bucks! Congrats!

Wahoowa to incoming first-year David Darling, who - on his first day as a lifeguard - rescued a man from plane downed in the ocean.

These students are spending the summer unearthing history at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and James Monroe's Highland. Take a look!

Summer Archaeology Class at Monticello Brings Students Face to Face with History
An architectural dig at Monticello, a world-renowned historical site, is the summer classroom for these lucky students.
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UVA's in the top spot on another list of the most beautiful universities: http://ow.ly/AQB4301xHGH

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The moonrise over Charlottesville last night from Skyline Drive.

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Professor Malathi Veeraraghavan helps improve some of the fastest networks in the world.

Professor’s Work Focuses on Revving Up Our Highest-Speed Networks
Malathi Veeraraghavan, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, is creating applications and protocols to ensure that communication to and from these state-of-the-art networks is as efficient as possible.
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