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Required Reading: Michael J. Klarman
A leading authority on the history of civil rights law, U.Va. law professor Michael J. Klarman won the 2005 Bancroft Prize for his book From Jim Crow to Civil Rights.
Heating Up
Sparky's Flaw on the rise, on the road
Sparky’s Flaw is a classic story of a high school garage band made good, and is as homegrown as they come.
Carnival Atmosphere
A photographer's inside look at Cape Town minstrels
Since 2006, Mason has been using his skills with a camera to capture the spirit and color of Carnival in Cape Town.
A Sound for All Seasons
Cavalier Band builds tradition from ground up
Student leadership, always at the heart of U.Va.'s band, is helping guide the group to a new level.
Work in Progress
Painting wins contest, in the nick of time
Rubaina Zaman (Col ’09) believes that a painting is never really finished, but she had to put that concept aside while rushing to complete an art assignment last spring.
Bestsellers at the U.Va. Bookstore: July through september 2007
Fiction/Poetry
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
2. Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
3. The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl
New&Notable
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge: The Book of Mnemonic Devices Rod L. Evans (Grad ’81, ’87) The Penguin Group For those in search of memory aids, this books helps one remember
The First Book
We profile five emerging writers, all alumni of U.Va.’s creative writing program who are celebrating the recent publication of their first book.
U.Va.'s creative writing program ranks in the top tier nationally. We profile five graduates of this esteemed program who are celebrating their publishing debuts.
Rail to Rail
Traveling art exhibit unpacks history
The Whitelaw Hotel in Washington, D.C., was once a luxury hotel that served black travelers, from Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway to Pullman porters. Often referred to as
Rocking the Troops
Band hits high notes on Asian tour
Charlottesville-based band Sons of Bill talk about their experience touring US Army bases in Asia.
For Sons of Bill, an Asian tour this summer had more than one strangers-in-a-strange-land
HIGHLIGHTS
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.
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
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.
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
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.
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
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.'
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
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.
