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At the Ends of the Earth
How high school science teacher Katey Shirey (Col ’04, Grad ’07) ended up in Antarctica
High school teacher Katey Shirey (Col '04, Grad '07) travels to Antarctica to study the fabric of the universe.
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…
Letters to the Editor
An 1887 University of Virginia graduate, George Petrie, was the organizer and coach of Auburn’s first football team in 1892. In honor of U.Va., Petrie chose orange and blue as…
Did You Know?
A collection of University esoterica
Do you know which popular soft drink is named for a U.Va. alumnus? Or how about the top-secret military experiments conducted in the shadow of the Rotunda?
Space Odyssey
Alumni who have “the right stuff”
Beginning in the 1960s and continuing through the most recent shuttle flight, U.Va. alumni have journeyed beyond the earth's bounds to work--and walk--in space.
A Bug Before a Bang
Glitch doesn't diminish proton collider's promise
Though the launch of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator was marked by a ding instead of a bang, the Large Hadron Collider still holds the promise of unlocking secrets about the essence of matter and insights into the Big Bang.
HIGHLIGHTS
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
