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Hoos in Office
From Puerto Rico to Texas, alumni win in November election
U.S. Representative from Texas Sheila Jackson Lee (Law ‘75)
U.Va. alumni in CongressWinners in 2008 election
Frederick C. “Rick” Boucher (Law ’71): Democratic U.S.
Sports Shorts
Olympic Gold
Rower Lindsay Shoop and soccer player Angela Hucles have something in common, in addition to being former student-athletes at U.Va.
Each brought
News Briefs
Ruffin Ready
Just a few days before the start of the fall semester, Ruffin Hall, the new home of the McIntire Department of Art’s studio art program, opened
Verbatim
“In my purse. I’ve only left home without it once or twice, and I felt completely naked.”
—Lindsay Shoop (Col ‘03), when asked by a Board of
New & Notable
Breathing the Fire Kimberly Dozier (Grad ’93) Meredith Books In this memoir, CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier describes her battle back from critical injuries sustained in a 2006 Baghdad bombing that
Mom’s the Word
A magazine devoted to mothers attracts a strong following
They just felt compelled to create a magazine that, as thinking mothers, they would want to read.
Basketball Beats Ballet
Ryan honored for wins, inspiring confidence
The world of ballet might be a better place if Debbie Ryan (Grad ’77) had made a different choice as a child, but the world of basketball would be poorer.
An Olympic First
Steeplechase runner has chance at historic event in Beijing
Cromer (Col ’02, Grad ’03) was an All-American at U.Va., and visions of standing on the winners’ podium at the Olympics bring a smile to her face.
Return on Investment
Gustafson this year's Distinguished Alumna
Gustafson has used her skills in making a living as an investor to give back to the University, and for her contributions the U.Va. Women’s Center selected her for its 2008 Distinguished Alumna Award.
Soldiers’ Stories
Alumni talk about a life of combat
We spoke with alumni in the military about their experiences. They range from infantrymen and aviators to doctors, engineers and chaplains.
The Continuing Education of Ms. Groves
Armed with new skills, Monica Groves (Col ’04) returns to scene of documentary
After a rocky first year in an Atlanta school, Groves decided to put her Harvard master's degree to work in the community that first helped her.
HIGHLIGHTS
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
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.
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
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.
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
What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
