Topic: Alumnae
Making Sense of Business
Margaret Brennan (Col ’02) ascends to job as anchor at Bloomberg Television
Margaret Brennan (Col ’02) combines a passion for international affairs with a journalist’s insight at Bloomberg Television.
A Stitch in Time
Former professor’s vision inspires designers from Culbreth to Broadway
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
Book Maker
Paper and print art pieces address contemporary issues
After folding folios into signatures, Kristin Adolfson (Col ’98) uses a needle and thread to sew the pages of her books together. She prints the text with a letterpress, and…
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.
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)…
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.
Did You Know?
A collection of University esoterica
Do you know which popular soft drink is named for a U.Va. alumnus? Or how about the top-secret military experiments conducted in the shadow of the Rotunda?
Space Odyssey
Alumni who have “the right stuff”
Beginning in the 1960s and continuing through the most recent shuttle flight, U.Va. alumni have journeyed beyond the earth's bounds to work--and walk--in space.
Couture Construction
Two alumnae, an urban planner and an artchitect, formed Chromat Garments. They make fashion that borrows heavily from architecture.
Confidence Game
Neuhauser focuses on birdies, not butterflies
Whitney Neuhauser stood over her second shot in a playoff for the state championship and committed the golfer’s ultimate sin. She doubted.
HIGHLIGHTS
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
Ultra Dedicated
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
Pioneer of Beer
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.
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
Working Vacation
How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.
Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
