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14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
When snow finally arrives in Charlottesville, students and townspeople alike flock to the white, glistening hillsides with sleds, toboggans or whatever they have on hand. Among previous conveyances: a canoe…

From Center Court to Cover
U.Va. basketball player launches a career as a model
Former U.Va. basketball player launches a career as a model

Ten Reasons to Love 2011 at U.Va.
Starsia and London received national and conference coaching awards for their seasons. In the course of leading the Cavaliers to the national title with a 9-7 victory over Maryland, Starsia…
A Day in the Life
What is a “day in the life” like for two student-athletes while their sports are in season?
From a Dream to a Promise
Injuries propel Alecko Eskandarian from soccer stardom to academic success
By the time he finished his playing career at Virginia, Alecko Eskandarian was the king of college soccer. For the 2002 season, the third-year Cavalier won player-of-the-year awards from Soccer…
‘Whirlwind’ Adjustment
Coach Joanne Boyle talks about building the women’s program
Joanne Boyle has been on the job for only a few months, but she’s already logged many miles on the recruiting trail as the new women’s basketball head coach. She…
News Briefs
Despite the slow recovery of the economy, philanthropy is alive and well at the University. Overall giving in 2011 was up $27 million (35 percent) over 2010. Private giving is…
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form

Virginia Trading Cards
Alumnus donates collection of Cavalier greats
Alumnus Richard Coltrane donates his large trading-card collection of alumni who played professional football, from Bill Dudley to Chris Cook.

An Alumni Couple Goes for Gold
John and Shannon St. Clair’s careers in football and jewelry design
John St. Clair (Col ’99) and Shannon St. Clair (Col ’99) met at the U.Va. bookstore in August 1995. “Out of 5000 freshmen, John was in two of my classes…
Out of the Park
U.Va. athletes step up and stand out in memorable spring sports season

Greatest U.Va. Baseball Comeback
Alumnus’ experience of the U.Va. vs. UCI game in June 2011
I was lucky enough to be invited to the final baseball game of the Virginia Super Regional against UC Irvine on June 13, my birthday. Being an ‘83 alum, I…
Balance of Power
Cavalier attack bolstered by dynamic duo
During her first year at U.Va., Simone Asque pounded opponents with such force and regularity that she was named to the ACC All-Freshman team. During her second year, Asque’s game…
HIGHLIGHTS

14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter

Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen

Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children

Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.

Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.

175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.

In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin

Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form

Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.

The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.

A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University

Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.





