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Ultra Dedicated
Meeting the challenges of long-distance running
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Sports Shorts
Ryan Zimmerman (Col ’06), former U.Va. third baseman, received two major awards for his outstanding play last season with the Washington Nationals. On Nov. 11, he snagged his first Gold…
Rekindling Desire
Drug restores sex drive in women
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
Remembering the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
Letters to the Editor
An 1887 University of Virginia graduate, George Petrie, was the organizer and coach of Auburn’s first football team in 1892. In honor of U.Va., Petrie chose orange and blue as…
Young Boy with an “Old Person” Disease
A mother’s struggle with her son’s childhood arthritis
When people think about arthritis, they often think of it as an old person’s disease—certainly not something that affects children. Unfortunately, that is a misconception; in fact, juvenile arthritis (JA)…
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt has made chile peppers his life’s work
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
Pioneer of Beer
Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) changed American brewing scene
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
Twelve Ways to Toast the Season
A 12-pack of beers brewed especially for the season, all of which make for colorful additions to holiday gatherings.
A Volunteer’s Perspective
Farming Arugula in the Republic of Georgia
Excerpts taken from C. Bruce Williams’ personal diary: My host’s name is Zurab Janelidze. He is the new generation of businessman in Georgia, having founded an herb-growing company named Herbia…
No Guts No Glory
My Path to U.Va.
The University of Virginia was never supposed to be where I attended college. For as long as I can remember, my mother had her heart set on my attending a…
From Pennsylvania Avenue to Sesame Street
Sherrie Sandy Westin trades politics for puppets in many-hued career
Westin trades politics for puppets.
HIGHLIGHTS
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
