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What's Next? program helps new graduates during transition
The transition from the Grounds to the “real world” can be exhilarating for new graduates, but a list of practical considerations often tempers that excitement. Finding a place to live,…
Letters to the Editor
Of course I do not really know how Mr. Jefferson would respond to this issue of the magazine, but I believe that he would be quite disappointed at the extent…

Alumni Love Stories
U.Va. as matchmaker
We asked you to tell us your love stories. And you came back with stories about awkward introductions and first dates on the Corner.
Your Love Story
Enjoyed reading about the love stories of alumni that met and fell for each other on Grounds? If your spouse or partner is a fellow Hoo, please share your story…

Virginia is for Lovers
Romance at the University
Stories of just a few of the couples whose relationships began at the University.

Career Change Pays Off
Rosena Sammi (Law ’01) leaves law for jewelry design
Working the long hours necessary to advance at a New York law firm made Rosena Sammi (Law ’01) appreciate that life is too short not to pursue one’s passion.“I wanted…

Five New Books by Alumni and Faculty
For centuries, scholarship has misrepresented the medieval French celebration of the Feast of Fools as a rowdy holiday when the clergy performed services clothed in strange costumes, sang obscene songs…
1990-92: So Close
Final Four stretch highlighted Debbie Ryan's tenure
Retrospect: Final Four stretch highlighted Debbie Ryan's tenure
Head Over Heels
Documentary film explores universality of love
What does being in love feel like? Drew Emery’s (Grad ’89) documentary Inlaws and Outlaws chronicles the love affairs of couples—some straight and some gay—and weaves together their experiences to…
Allen Fitzpatrick’s Guide to Preparing for a Role
“Acting is hands-down the most competitive business in the world. There are 50,000 union actors. In any given year, only one out of three gets any stage work at all—and…
Super Powers
Surviving two bouts of cancer means embracing—and resisting—change
Surviving two bouts of cancer means embracing -- and resisting -- change
HIGHLIGHTS

Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen

175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.

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

Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.

Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children

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

In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin

Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.

Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form

The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.






