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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

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.
The Art of Reflection
Alumna’s paintings feature Jefferson cups
Edith Arbaugh (Educ ’55) taught art in Charlottesville for 29 years. A well-known figure in the local art scene, she is one of the founders of the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild

The Strength of One
Cheryl Mills helps Haiti's recovery working under the U.S. secretary of state
How can the U.S. help in Haiti's recovery? Cheryl Mills, the 2010 Alumna of the Year, knows the situation on the ground, she has Washington on her side and she has a plan.
Letters to the Editor
Then Again
What a thrill to see the picture of Scott Stadium in 1964 (“Then and Now: An Illustrated Journey Through Time,” Spring 2010). After the Corps of Cadets and the

Saying It with Flowers, My Way
Alumna writes a novel about the language of flowers
Why a novel about the language of flowers? That’s the question I get asked more than any other by fellow writers and fans of my young adult (YA)

Making a new family home
An alumna’s winding path to Charlottesville and U.Va.
When I first moved to Charlottesville in 1988, it was not to go to U.Va. I was escaping my life in New York City, where I had been working
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.
HIGHLIGHTS

Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.

1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.

Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1

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

Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family

Where We Study
When finals are approaching at U.Va., the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.

What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.

Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center

Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.

New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.

What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal

A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'

Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.

Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.

Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.





