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For the first time, the Board of Visitors has elected a female vice rector. Helen E. Dragas (Col ’84, GSBA ’88) will succeed current rector John O. Wynne on July…
The One and Only
Natalie Randolph coaches football, her way
As the country's only female head coach of a high school football team, Natalie Randolph (Col '02, Educ '03) has drawn a flurry of media attention.
Sorting Through Garbage
U.Va. professor tackles the complexities of transporting trash
As a country, the U.S. produces the most trash on earth. Where does your garbage go?
Talking with Tom
Jefferson watches over the University of Missouri
For nearly a month, Thomas Jefferson was my only friend. I stumbled upon him on my very first day as a graduate student at the University of Missouri.
Kindred Spirits
An alumna discovered lifelong friendship in her first-year dorm
It was at the University of Virginia that I learned that Chinese American families like mine could be happy. My dad and four older brothers emigrated from Taiwan to the…
Writing Home
Alumna shares writing with those who have known homelessness
A year ago, I was called upon to defend a grant application for a writing retreat. The retreat was to be hosted by The Door of Hope Writing Group, which…
Window Treatment
Dana Schneider (Col ’99) upgrades the Empire State Building—6,514 windows at a time
The Empire State Building, the iconic skyscraper featured in movies from King Kong to Sleepless in Seattle, is going green.
The Parking Lot Movie
Documentary reveals the philosophy of parking lot attendants
Documentary reveals the philosophy of parking lot attendants, and how the job changes their lives.
Catching Up
Do you ever wonder what’s up with former athletes who inspired U.Va. fans with their heroics? Here’s a look at one U.Va. athlete who has achieved success in a different calling.
Lane DeGregory (Col ’89) wins a Pulitzer Prize for her article about a feral child
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…
Leap of Faith
Couple takes plunge with ropes course venture
Jenny D'Agostino (Com '03) takes plunge with ropes course
Outdoor Entertaining Made Simple
Advice from Kristin van Ogtrop (Col ’86), managing editor of Real Simple magazine
10 Tips for Easy Outdoor Entertaining by Kristin van Ogtrop (Col '86), editor of Real Simple magazine.
HIGHLIGHTS
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
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
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
