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Go West, U.Va. Fan
More than 1,000 alumni, parents and friends gathered in Los Angeles for the first Western U.S. Alumni Weekend in September. In addition to faculty lectures and a beach barbecue,
The History of Football at U.Va.
Coy Barefoot and Kevin Edds spoke on the history of U.Va. football at “More than the Score,” a speaker series preceding each home football game at Alumni Hall.<
Stretching the Mind
Lecture series offers intellectual insights on game days
Gridiron history, global economics and the space program will be on the agenda when this fall’s popular “More Than The Score” lecture series kicks off on Sept. 4.
Got Questions?
New database combines academic, health and business books sections
A new database available to all alumni should be familiar to recent graduates.
In late May, EBSCO became active on the HoosOnline website, replacing the ProQuest database.<
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
Sports Shorts
Gold and Silver
Ryan Zimmerman (Col ’06), former U.Va. third baseman, received two major awards for his outstanding play last season with the Washington Nationals. On Nov. 11, he snagged
Winning ‘the Right Way’
Mike London’s values and experience to guide tenure as football coach
The crucible of competition tests the mettle of athletes and coaches, and Mike London is no exception. In his first year as a head coach, he inherited a University
Letters to the Editor
Esoterica
The article “Did You Know? A Collection of University Esoterica” [Winter 2009] reminded me of a question I’ve had in my mind for a long time. I’ve
Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.
London’s Calling
Virginia welcomes back former assistant as head coach
On Dec. 7, the University of Virginia announced that Mike London would be its new football coach.
Sports Shorts
ACC honors Bakhtiar
Former U.Va. gridiron great Jim Bakhtiar (Col ’58, Med ’63) is now officially an ACC legend.
Bakhtiar was the ACC’s career rushing
Letters to the Editor
Addiction Research
I found the article “Targeting Addiction” (Fall 2009) very intriguing. I especially was curious if Dr. Bankole Johnson’s research (or even topiramate itself) is applicable to other
HIGHLIGHTS
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.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
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.
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.
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
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.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
