Topic: Thomas Jefferson
Minding Manners
Civility Project compiles rules using Washington’s model
Lack of respect and courtesy constitute a serious national problem, according to a study conducted in 2002, and most people interviewed saw the problem as getting worse.
The Vision for the Village
Jefferson's drawings show multiple influences and singular genius
More than a century ago, the University’s Central Grounds rose from the ashes of the 1895 Rotunda fire, and much of the original character of Jefferson’s Academical Village began a…
Centennial Celebration
Carr’s Hill, the home of all seven presidents of the University, celebrates the centennial of its construction this year. A feature on page 28 looks at the residence in the…
Letters to the Editor
Rather, Palin tried to explain, when ambushed by Katie Couric (Col ’79) in an “interview,” that the government of Alaska has trade missions with Russia and Canada and that the…
The Twelve Days of Winter Break
Happy Holidays from the University of Virginia Alumni Association.
Letters to the Editor
This is the grave of Henry “Harry” Noble Taylor (Col ’51), who was an editor of the Cavalier Daily and a member of the Seven Society. A journalist who traveled…
On the Money
New Jefferson coins issued
The Thomas Jefferson $1 coinThe nickel and the two-dollar bill now have some company—two new coins have ties to Thomas Jefferson.The Thomas Jefferson $1 Coin—the third coin in the United…
HIGHLIGHTS
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
Ultra Dedicated
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Pioneer of Beer
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
