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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 Restrepo (in blue…
Sports Shorts
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 his first Gold…
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 of…
Letters to the Editor
An 1887 University of Virginia graduate, George Petrie, was the organizer and coach of Auburn’s first football team in 1892. In honor of U.Va., Petrie chose orange and blue as…
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.
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.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
Did You Know?
A collection of University esoterica
Do you know which popular soft drink is named for a U.Va. alumnus? Or how about the top-secret military experiments conducted in the shadow of the Rotunda?
Sports Shorts
ACC honors BakhtiarFormer U.Va. gridiron great Jim Bakhtiar (Col ’58, Med ’63) is now officially an ACC legend.Bakhtiar was the ACC’s career rushing leader, totaling 2,434 yards in his three…
HIGHLIGHTS
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
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.
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
