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Professor Rosalyn Berne discusses her new science fiction novel, "Waiting in the Silence."

The Young Women Leaders Program, which pairs middle school girls with college women mentors, goes global.

Researchers at U.Va. test out a handheld ultrasound device, a scalpel-free brain surgery method and a cancer-fighting protein.

What if an author donates a collection of work on a floppy disk? Or a hard drive that only runs Frogger and WordPerfect?

Professor Daniel Willingham knows why students don't like school— it's all in how the brain works.

Alumna Audrey Davidow Lapidus writes about how a rare genetic syndrome has shaped her son's life as well as her own.

Physics professor Lou Bloomfield sets out to fix a wobbly table and discovers a substance that might do much more.

Astronomy professor Michael Strutskie talks about a pretty powerful telescope.

BPA, a chemical found in everything from soda bottles to store receipts, could affect genes that play a role in social behavior across generations.

Take a look at four cool machines that help U.Va. doctors, students and researchers expand the limits of their fields.

However you define emotional intelligence, researchers agree it can be a determining factor in building a fulfilling life.

Dr. Mary Laughlin and football coach Mike London try to improve the survival rate for those afflicted with cancer and blood disorders.

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Medicine for the Soul
Photo Essay: Chaplains provide another dimension of care at the U.Va. Hospital.
Top 5 Lists
Want to know the top 5 hidden gems around Grounds? The all-time leading sports scorers? Top foods at the dining hall?
The Curious Case of Jerry Reid
Jerry Reid, an undergraduate student, is a typical student in every way—except one.
Beyond the Names
The stories of the men and women behind the dorm names on Grounds.
What’s the Big Idea?
From superfast rocket engines to a book on common sense, here's a look at some U.Va. research that could change the world.
Charlottesville Then & Now
An interactive feature that compares scenes from the same spots in Charlottesville, nearly 100 years apart.
Lean on Me
The Young Women Leaders Program, which pairs middle school girls with college women mentors, goes global.
Holsinger’s Charlottesville
Rufus W. Holsinger photographed Charlottesville at the turn of the 20th century, capturing the Rotunda fire and much more.
Ed Roseberry’s Charlottesville
Look through a few of the thousands of photographs Ed "Flash" Roseberry has taken of Charlottesville since the 1940s.
The Secret Life of Plants and Trees
Learn about the defense mechanisms of some of nature's most cunning survivors.