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Building on Both Sides
Coaches see plusses as well as challenges on offense and defense
They say Rome wasn’t built in a day. The same can be said of London—the Mike London era in U.Va. football, that is.Implementing cultural change takes longer than one season,…
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…
Football’s Founding Fathers
Today’s college game shaped by U.Va.
At the dawn of the early 20th century, U.Va. championed fairness in football, changing the game forever
1990-92: So Close
Final Four stretch highlighted Debbie Ryan's tenure
Retrospect: Final Four stretch highlighted Debbie Ryan's tenure
Sports Briefs
The men’s and women’s swimming teams each notched their fourth straight ACC championships this spring, and Matt McLean (Col ’11) went on to win the NCAA championship in the 500-meter…
A Hoops First
Ralph Sampson voted to Hall of Fame
Ralph Sampson, the 7-4 center who led the U.Va. basketball team to unparalleled heights in the 1980s, became the first Cavalier to be voted to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall…
Coaching Baton Passes to Boyle
Joanne Boyle to succeed Debbie Ryan
When Debbie Ryan was looking for her 100th win as the young head coach of U.Va.’s women’s basketball team, she found it against Duke, 72-58, on Nov. 29, 1983. When…
The Men Behind the Steel Curtain
James Farrior and Heath Miller inspire teammates and fans with leadership
As if the Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t formidable enough.In an offseason marked by strife between players and owners, the Steelers have a unifying factor that many teams envy. They have the…
Embracing a Legacy
Claire Crippen makes her own mark while honoring her brother
As a high school student in Pennsylvania, Claire Crippen (Col ’11) wasn’t particularly motivated to become a part of her older brother Fran’s heritage at U.Va. He’d had an intimidating…
‘A True Legend’
Debbie Ryan ends head coaching career after 34 seasons
With a salute at midcourt and a thank you for the support of Cavalier fans, Debbie Ryan ended her tenure March 27 as head coach of U.Va.’s women’s basketball program…
Back on Track
New facility will provide needed improvements
Virginia’s track and field program has received a boost from a former Cavalier volleyball player. Amy Mitchell Griffin (Col ’98) pledged $5 million toward the construction of a planned $14…
HIGHLIGHTS
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
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
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
