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The University of Virginia (U. Va. or UVA), frequently referred to simply as Virginia, is a public research university and the flagship for the Commonwealth of Virginia. It was founded in 1819 by Declaration of Independence author and former president Thomas Jefferson, and the campus was built by slaves. read more
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The University of Virginia (U.Va. or UVA), frequently referred to simply as Virginia, is a public research university and the flagship for the Commonwealth of Virginia. It was founded in 1819 by Declaration of Independence author and former president Thomas Jefferson, and the original campus was built with slave labor. read more