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Student Firefighter Spearheads 9/11 Memorial
Newcomb Hall is now home to a permanent 9/11 memorial, which includes a piece of steel from one of the World Trade Center towers destroyed by terrorists on
Build it, and They Will Compete
New track and indoor practice facility are part of 10-year effort to upgrade athletics
When Virginia Beach native J.R. Reid was one of the nation’s most coveted high school basketball stars, he was recruited heavily by
Where We Study
During finals week, students contemplate and learn in shared spaces
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.
Speaking for the Trees
Struggle to save the Rotunda and honor its roots
In November, the Board of Visitors voted to remove a number of prominent, mature magnolia trees so the leaky Rotunda roof could be fixed. Some students objected
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
1. Sledding Students sledding in Washington Park. Photo courtesy of Jessica Rayborn
When snow finally arrives in Charlottesville, students and townspeople alike flock to the white, glistening hillsides with sleds,
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell ringer Henry Martin
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
Ten Reasons to Love 2011 at U.Va.
1. A national title and a bowl bid
Dom Starsia guides the men’s lacrosse team to the NCAA championship, and football coach Mike London leads the Cavaliers to the
High-Tech Building for High-Tech Research
Rice Hall is new home for computer sciences
Rice Hall
At the beginning of the fall semester, the new engineering building, Rice Hall, welcomed both graduate and undergraduate students to its classrooms and labs. It’s the
News Briefs
Practice Facility PlannedA new indoor practice field, designed to accommodate the football program and available to the rest of University’s teams, is on the way. “
HIGHLIGHTS
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
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.
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
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
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.
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.
