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Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad ’08) makes all the world a stage
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
Kudzu and Heavy Metal
The work of photographer Pamela Pecchio
Driving down I-81 with heavy metal on the stereo, Pamela Pecchio envisioned a new series of photographs
Punks and Players
New York Times 10 Best Books of 2011 list features two U.Va. debut novels
Writing a first novel is a gamble. Authors can spend years developing a story, typically with no guarantee it will ever get published, much less
Out of the Fire
War reporter and survivor named Distinguished Alumna
Foreign affairs graduate Kimberly Dozier (Grad ’93) will join the ranks of news anchor Katie Couric (Col ’79) and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (Law ’83) as
Women at War
Law students push Pentagon to allow female combat roles
When her husband was killed by British fire in a 1776 Revolutionary War battle, Margaret Corbin reputedly took his place behind a cannon and returned fire.
An Alumni Couple Goes for Gold
John and Shannon St. Clair’s careers in football and jewelry design
John and Shannon St. Clair
John St. Clair (Col ’99) and Shannon St. Clair (Col ’99) met at the U.Va. bookstore in August 1995. “Out of 5000 freshmen, John
Barbie Breaks Bad
Playwright addresses body image, tough childhoods and Barbie dolls
DeeDee Stewart (Grad '02) wrote and stars in the one-woman show Dirty Barbie and Other Girlhood Tales
From Center Court to Cover
U.Va. basketball player launches a career as a model
Former U.Va. basketball player launches a career as a model
Ten Reasons to Love 2011 at U.Va.
1. A national title and a bowl bid
Dom Starsia guides the men’s lacrosse team to the NCAA championship, and football coach Mike London leads the Cavaliers to the
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
The Simple Things Said It All
Reflections on being in the first class of women
On being in the first class of women.
How to Keep New Hires
Lilith Christiansen (Com ’95) explores why people stay at their jobs
Ever search for a new job ... on the job? According to Lilith Christiansen (Com ’95), management consultant, and co-author of the book Successful Onboarding, almost one third of new hires
A Summer at a Bolivian Orphanage
An alumna’s rejuvenating volunteer experience
Last summer, I visited an orphanage in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, called the Stansberry Children’s Home. The trip was full of unexpected coincidences and on the first day, I
Peak Care
Dr. Luanne Freer saves lives on the roof of the world
Dr. Luanne Freer (Nurs '80) provides medical care on Mount Everest
HIGHLIGHTS
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
Where We Study
When finals are approaching at U.Va., the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
