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The Emperor’s New Shoes
The U.Va. wrestling team ascends to ACC No. 1
The University of Virginia’s men’s wrestling program, behind the conference titles of Chris Henrich and Mike Salopek, won the ACC wrestling tournament last month in Raleigh. While
The terrible and exultant 26.2
Alumnus runs a marathon on an injured foot
Ten years after my first marathon, I decided to run a second one. I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., in 2000 and, last fall, I starting
Ultra Dedicated
Meeting the challenges of long-distance running
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Happy Feat
Members of the U.Va. men’s soccer team savor their win over Akron on Dec. 13 to claim the NCAA championship, the program’s sixth national title. Goalkeeper Diego
Sports Shorts
Gold and Silver
Ryan Zimmerman (Col ’06), former U.Va. third baseman, received two major awards for his outstanding play last season with the Washington Nationals. On Nov. 11, he snagged
High Expectations
After historic year, baseball team enters season with heart of roster—and values—intact
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
Winning ‘the Right Way’
Mike London’s values and experience to guide tenure as football coach
The crucible of competition tests the mettle of athletes and coaches, and Mike London is no exception. In his first year as a head coach, he inherited a University
Letters to the Editor
Esoterica
The article “Did You Know? A Collection of University Esoterica” [Winter 2009] reminded me of a question I’ve had in my mind for a long time. I’ve
Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.
List of National Championships won by the Cavaliers
Virginia has won a total of 19 team national championships in the last 72 years.
Boxing: 1938 Women’s Indoor Track & Field: 1981 Women’s Cross Country: 1981 and 1982 Men’s Lacrosse: 1952, 1970, 1972, 1999, 2003
London’s Calling
Virginia welcomes back former assistant as head coach
On Dec. 7, the University of Virginia announced that Mike London would be its new football coach.
HIGHLIGHTS
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
Where We Study
When finals are approaching at U.Va., the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.
Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.
What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
