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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
Tough Season, Tougher Guy
Ryan Zimmerman does the work it takes to keep playing
Fans don’t see the long hours of practice that go into being a Major League Baseball star, but attitude and discipline proved crucial for Zimmerman (Col ’06) in facing adversity with the Washington Nationals this season.
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
Sports Shorts
Sharneé Zoll Photo by Jim Daves
From Chris Long to Sharneé Zoll, Cavaliers made their marks in the drafts held this spring by pro leagues.
A Tackle to Remember
Dombrowski earns spot in College Football Hall of Fame
Dombrowski also became pretty good at football. He played a central role in U.Va.’s success in the 1980s, including Virginia’s first bowl game, a 27-24 victory over Purdue in the 1984 Peach Bowl.
HIGHLIGHTS
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.
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.
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.
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
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.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
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.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
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.
