July ’09 University News Highlights

With the July 1 turn of a two-year cycle, the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors will have new leadership.John O. “Dubby” Wynne (Law ‘71) of Virginia Beach, who was…

June ’09 University News Highlights

University of Virginia President John T. Casteen III will retire next summer after 20 years at the helm of one of the nation’s Public Ivies.Calling his time at U.Va. “magical,”…

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.

In a League of His Own

Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

For his efforts over the years, Wilson has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with former Bills defensive end Bruce Smith. Wilson’s contributions ranged from lending the Oakland Raiders $400,000 in 1962 to being a key voice in negotiations to avoid a players’ strike in 1977.

Sports Shorts

Sylven Landesberg (Col ’12), a first-year guard on the men’s basketball team, was named 2009 ACC Rookie of the Year. He joins Ralph Sampson (1980), Bryant Stith (1989) and Chris…

By the Numbers

Number of career points scored by Mamadi Diane, making him the 42nd player in U.Va. men’s basketball history to score 1,000 points or more. Number of career wins for women’s…

Putting the Bat on the Ball

Outfielder John Barr (Col ’11) watches a ball during U.Va.’s game with Towson.

New Uniform, Familiar Role

Angela Hucles still at the center of women's soccer

Angela Hucles made history at the University of Virginia, and she’s still making history as a professional.

Landlocked? No Problem, Dude

Surf Club members hit the road to catch waves

There is little chance that six-foot swells would ever break in the Dell pond, but members of the Surf Club would be the first to catch them if they do.

Bennett Begins

Virginia welcomes new basketball coach

Tony Bennett leaves Washington State University to become the new basketball coach at U.Va.

April ’09 University News Highlights

A new study indicates that some aspects of peoples’ cognitive skills — such as the ability to make rapid comparisons, remember unrelated information and detect relationships — peak at about…

Downhill Racers

The Virginia Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team hits the slopes

The Virginia Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team hits the slopes

Comings & Goings

Notice some names missing from spring sports rosters? Here's a look at who’s moving into their spots.

Return to Wimbledon?

Experience on Centre Court spurs tennis player’s amibitions

Sports Shorts

Greats AcknowledgedLacrosse great Tom Duquette (Col ’75) and football coach George Welsh have been tapped for induction to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Duquette was a four-time All-American, and…