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1 week ago

UVA men’s lacrosse gets program’s largest ever gifts

Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation announced Thursday two unprecedented anonymous seven-figure commitments establishing endowed scholarships in support of the Virginia men’s lacrosse program.

2 weeks ago

UVA expects linebacker Kam Robinson to play against Stanford

Virginia linebacker Kam Robinson is expected to play Saturday night in the team’s ACC football opener against Stanford, giving the defense back its most explosive and athletic playmaker.

2 weeks ago

VT fires Brent Pry, will examine entire program

Virginia Tech Sunday announces release of Head Football Coach Brent Pry, along with top-to-bottom examination of the program.

2 weeks ago

Barber: ‘Hungry’ Harrison Waylee leads a record-setting effort for Virginia’s offense

A week after not getting the football at all, Harrison Waylee rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns in UVA's 55-16 rout of William & Mary.

2 weeks ago

Virginia runs over William & Mary, 55-16

Virginia football amassed 700 total yards for the first time in program history, fueled by a running game that William & Mary could not contain.

2 weeks ago

Former UVA LB Charles McDaniel gives record football donation

Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) announced Wednesday a $1-million commitment from former First-Team All-ACC linebacker Charles McDaniel, a 1986 grad, and wife, Tricia... UVA Class of '87.

4 weeks ago

UVA Health advises concussion awareness as school sports seasons rev up

With high school and college sports, especially football, going into full swing, the UVA Health Sports Concussion Service team emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms of concussion. 

4 weeks ago

Women’s lacrosse gets largest gift in UVA women’s athletics program history

Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation have announced what they call "a transformative $3 million anonymous gift to endow scholarships for the UVA Women’s Lacrosse program". 

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