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Lane DeGregory (Col ’89) wins a Pulitzer Prize for her article about a feral child1
Jul 14, 2010
On the first day of her first semester, Lane DeGregory walked into the the Cavalier Daily’s offices, intent on reporting for the newspaper, and spent the next four years working her way up to editor.“That, to me, was the best time of journalism ever. Being on the Lawn with all the other student leaders was a highlight. It’s hard for the Pulitzer even to top that time.”DeGregory won a Pulitzer Prize for her St. Petersburg Times feature story, “The Girl in the Window.” The story, published in July 2008, was a collaborative effort between DeGregory and photographer Melissa Lyttle. “It…
Outdoor Entertaining Made Simple6
Jun 08, 2010
10 Tips for Easy Outdoor Entertaining by Kristin van Ogtrop (Col '86), editor of Real Simple magazine.
Ex Libris6
Jun 08, 2010
Intriguing bookplates from the libraries of the rich and famous debut at a U.Va. exhibit.
The National Marriage Project offers five tips for marital bliss32
Apr 20, 2010
Want to strengthen your marriage? You might need to focus not only on your relationship, but also your finances. After all, money problems are the leading indicator of impending divorce. The 2009 State of Our Unions, an annual report issued by the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia and the Institute for American Values, uses statistics about marriages, economics and self-reported happiness collected over the last 40 years to create a portrait of the ways in which American couples are thriving and the problems—new and old—they face. W. Bradford Wilcox, a sociology professor at U.Va., is the director…
Stroll the Mall? Streak the Lawn?2
Apr 20, 2010
The Class of 2010 releases the list of 110 Things to Do Before You Graduate.
HIGHLIGHTS
‘Virginia App’ Now Available for Free Download from iTunes Store
U.Va. Profs that Provide a Brush with Celebrity
The Parking Lot Movie
Documentary reveals the philosophy of parking lot attendants, and how the job changes their lives.
Insiders’ View: An all-access look at places around U.Va.
Hard Hat Zone
A field guide to new buildings at U.Va.
1820: Sincerely, Thomas Jefferson
A letter from TJ explains construction delays at U.Va. thanks to the Virginia legislature.
Beyond the Paycheck
Striking the balance between a job and coursework is tough, and it often comes with a price.
Lane DeGregory (Col ’89) wins a Pulitzer Prize for her article about a feral child
How To: Helpful advice from alumni experts
Make a better cup of coffee. Learn to play the harmonica. Alumni experts share their wisdom.
The Mayor of Summertime
Bob Oakes (Col ’84) serves as mayor of Nags Head
