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Shaping the Future

One of the energizing aspects of daily life at U.Va. is the constant exposure to astonishing research, scholarship and other creative activities. Our faculty members are working at the leading…

For a Song

For a Song

Two former U.Va. a cappella singers hit the big time

Two former U.Va. a cappella singers hit the big time

Built to Last

Built to Last

The Engineering School celebrates 175th anniversary

Much has changed since 1836, when America needed engineers to build machinery for factories, bridges for roads and locks for canals, and the U.Va. Board of Visitors created a school…

Bringing the Band Inside

Bringing the Band Inside

New building gives band program a home

Explore the band program's new digs

Letters to the Editor

Of course I do not really know how Mr. Jefferson would respond to this issue of the magazine, but I believe that he would be quite disappointed at the extent…

The Most Amazing Instrument You’ve Never Heard Of

The Most Amazing Instrument You’ve Never Heard Of

Greg Howard (Col ’86) expands musical horizons with the Chapman Stick

When Greg Howard was a third-year student at U.Va., he decided he was ready for a new musical challenge.He’d played saxophone, clarinet, piano, organ—even volunteered to carry a sousaphone in…

Music From Africa

Music From Africa

Ensemble brings African music and dance to U.Va.

Ensemble brings African music and dance to U.Va.

WTJU a ‘Driving Force’

“In the rest of the country, if you ask people three things about the University of Virginia, they’ll say sports teams, Thomas Jefferson and WTJU,” Rolling Stone writer and former…

Music Roundtable

Five U.Va. alumni from top bands discuss good times and great music in C'ville

What was the music scene like in the ’60s and ’70s? How has it evolved over the years? Join five U.Va. alumni from top bands—Skip Castro, SGGL, Indecision, the Deal…

Rockin’ the Grounds

Rockin’ the Grounds

From boogie-woogie to pure pop, bands have built on the University's musical legacy

A visual stroll through some magical moments provided by bands that made their mark on the music scene at U.Va.

News Briefs

News Briefs

The University retained its No. 3 ranking for the fifth time in six years in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine’s “100 Best Values in Public Colleges” list. The article highlighted U.Va.…

Professor’s music nominated for Grammy

Professor’s music nominated for Grammy

The “Rugby Road” Song Controversy

The “Rugby Road” Song Controversy

Some claim the song “promotes violence, excessive drinking and vulgar language.” What do you think?

Singing Sailor

Singing Sailor

Michael Belinkie (Col ’98) finds his voice in the Navy Sea Chanters

Michael Belinkie (Col ’98) finds his voice in the Navy Sea Chanters

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary kicks off Center for Politics series about the ’60s

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