The Honors of Honor
Take a look back at how Final Exercises have been celebrated in the past century.
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Every President Has a First Year
The Miller Center has some history lessons for the next commander-in-chief. Will he use them? Will she?
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2020 Insight
Take a by-the-numbers look at the class of 2020 as well as previous classes, with data from the University’s Office of Institutional Assessment and Studies.
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Relief Pitcher
A doctor is convincing MLB players about the advantage of sleep.
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Rotunda Reborn
Four years and $58 million later, the historic architectural icon is now state-of-the-art. Take a sneak peek.
Fall 2016
Behind the scenes of the Rotunda renovation; the Miller Center aims to guide the next president through his—or her—first year; a doctor helps MLB players adjust to time changes—and more!
Table of ContentsMore from Virginia Magazine
August Edition:
- 2020 Insight: A look at UVA’s incoming class, by the numbers
July Edition:
Highlights
From Time to Time
Take a look at how some of the most familiar spots have changed—or remained the same—over time.
Eat to Compete
Director of Sports Nutrition Randy Bird helps students plan healthy diets to achieve their full potential. Here’s a look at what athletes actually eat.
A Flight Forgotten
The Aviator was crafted to recognize UVA alum and French Air Service pilot James McConnell, whose plane went down in France in 1917. But it’s not your typical WWI memorial.
The Defense Rests
James Hingeley, UVA Law School alum, retired this August after 25 years in public service. Here’s why he turned aside from his many opportunities at major NYC law firms.
Fixer of Books
Eliza Gilligan’s job is to keep the University’s vast treasure trove of scholarly materials “usable, movable, durable [and] functional” for future students and researchers.
Drawing the Elite
The Alumni Association’s Ridley Scholarship Fund helps the University compete with other top schools to attract elite African-American students.
Questions Before Answers
When asked how she comes up with story ideas, author Kim Brooks to points to a lesson learned from one of her UVA professors about asking questions.
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Fixer of Books
Eliza Gilligan’s job is to keep the University’s vast treasure trove of scholarly materials “usable, movable, durable [and] functional” for future students and researchers.
Videography by Jon Combs
Radio Music Society
Students in UVA’s Radio Music Society arrange pop songs for string quartets. From arrangement to final performance, see one group interpret Major Lazer’s “Be Together.”
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Rotunda Renovation: Discoveries
See some of the hidden remnants uncovered during the Rotunda restoration, including a chemical hearth...
Rotunda at Sunset
The Rotunda at sunset, by Andrew Shea (Arch ’17)
Quotes
Read MoreRemember the cafeteria scene in ‘Jurassic Park?’ Of course you do. Dr. Grant asks Dr. Sattler if she's sure a rampant velociraptor has been ‘contained.’ ‘Yes,’ she replies, ‘unless they figure out how to open doors.’ Virginia coach Tony Bennett is that velociraptor.
Eamonn Brennan on why the Cavaliers rank no. 7 on ESPN’s “Way Too Early Top 25 Rankings for 2016-17”
