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Out of the Park
U.Va. athletes step up and stand out in memorable spring sports season
April 23: The U.Va. Polo Club’s men’s team beats Cornell 28-14 to claim the U.S. Polo Association Intercollegiate National Championship at Cornell. The women’s team
Sports Briefs
Swimming Sweep
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
Embracing a Legacy
Claire Crippen makes her own mark while honoring her brother
Claire Crippen Photo by Matt Riley
As a high school student in Pennsylvania, Claire Crippen (Col ’11) wasn’t particularly motivated to become a part of her older brother Franâ€
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Mat Firsts
Steve Garland (Col ’00) became the first Cavalier wrestling coach to be voted ACC Coach of the Year when he received the honor in March. Garland, an All-American
Lapping It Up
Mei Christensen savors team's success while setting personal records galore
Christensen is an ACC record-setting explosion and she snagged All-American honors in the 100 backstroke, 200 back and 400 medley relay.
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Rookie Sensation
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
Comings & Goings
Notice some names missing from spring sports rosters? Here's a look at who’s moving into their spots.
Stepped Out Jacob Thompson: The winningest pitcher in U.Va. history with 27 victories (27-8 record) for the Cavaliers, Thompson was selected in the fifth round by the Atlanta Braves
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Olympic Gold
Rower Lindsay Shoop and soccer player Angela Hucles have something in common, in addition to being former student-athletes at U.Va.
Each brought
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Sharneé Zoll Photo by Jim Daves
From Chris Long to Sharneé Zoll, Cavaliers made their marks in the drafts held this spring by pro leagues.
HIGHLIGHTS
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
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.
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
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.
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
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.
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
