Topic: International
Making Sense of Business
Margaret Brennan (Col ’02) ascends to job as anchor at Bloomberg Television
Margaret Brennan (Col ’02) combines a passion for international affairs with a journalist’s insight at Bloomberg Television.
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
R&D Briefs
An application that allows smart phone users to send CT scan images remotely has proved useful in helping radiologists make preliminary diagnoses in medical cases.Dr. Asim Choudhri, currently a fellow…
A Volunteer’s Perspective
Farming Arugula in the Republic of Georgia
Excerpts taken from C. Bruce Williams’ personal diary: My host’s name is Zurab Janelidze. He is the new generation of businessman in Georgia, having founded an herb-growing company named Herbia…
Terrorism on Trial
Lawyer represents defendants in U.S. and at Guantanamo
Over the last year, Edward B. MacMahon Jr. (Col ’82) has been working as a defense attorney in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
China Connection
Ties with Asian giant blossom with efforts by students and alumni
A collaborative effort is strengthening Chinese connections among U.Va. alumni, students and officials.
¿Habla Español?
Alumnus delivers historic announcement
Dan Restrepo (Col '93) is first to speak Spanish during a White House press briefing.
Outside the Wire
Life on and outside a U.S. base in Afghanistan
From the news, Afghanistan seems like a war zone where U.S. troops are constantly fighting Taliban fighters and face the threat of improvised explosive devices on a daily basis. However,…
Heroes of a New World Economy
Development up close and personal in Kenya
Imagine a global economy that provides people affordable goods and services that allow them to solve their own problems.
Fighting Human Trafficking
Alumnae at the Polaris Project tackle modern slavery
When Andrea Austin learned about human trafficking, she refused to believe it. It seemed like something out of a far-fetched movie.
The Need for Speed
John Sinders chases racing dreams in Dubai
John Sinders owns Khaleji Motorsport, which competes in the branch of auto racing that features cars like Porsche and Ferrari, and gets behind the wheel himself.
Hungry for Answers
U.Va. leads biggest malnutrition study ever
The statistics are staggering. Nearly a third of all children in developing countries suffer from malnutrition. Worldwide, poor nutrition is linked to more than half of all child deaths.Now a…
Stories from the Road: Teaching in Sarajevo
A handful of my family and friends expressed concern over my decision to spend a year teaching in Bosnia...
A Million Stories to Tell
Service in Iraq motivates veteran to study Arabic, pursue journalism
I moved to Egypt in August to study Arabic at the American University in Cairo. I came by way of U.Va., but more by way of Iraq, a place I’ve never left far behind. I was a soldier there from 2004 to 2005, and I feel compelled to re-engage the Middle East on civilian terms.
Surprise of a Lifetime
Val Ackerman (Col ’81) honored for achievements in basketball
Val Ackerman Photo courtesy of the Basketball Hall of FameVal Ackerman’s trip to China for the 2008 Olympics will be memorable for several reasons.For one, both the men’s and women’s…
HIGHLIGHTS
Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
Ultra Dedicated
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
Pioneer of Beer
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
