Explaining the World

Lou Bloomfield, who teaches the popular introductory physics course "How Things Work," explains the science behind objects that students see every day.

According to Custom

As revered as the University's traditions are, some change with the times and others fade away entirely. Here's a look at just a few.

Murder, She Writes

Linda Fairstein (Law ’72) earned the nickname "Hell on Heels" during her 25 years as chief prosecutor for Manhattan's Sex Crimes Unit. Having helped reform a judicial system myopic about violence towards women, she's turned her talents to crime fiction.

Anatomy of a Mystery

Following a DNA study in 1998, many scholars believe that Thomas Jefferson likely fathered children by slave Sally Hemings. For others, the genetic findings deepen the mystery.

Help for a Degraded River

The Learning Barge Designing any structure requires the smooth interaction of designers and engineers. U.Va.’s architectural and engineering students discovered the difficulties of collaboration firsthand as they designed...

All Things Small and Beautiful

Q&A with Michael Gibson

Getting Out of a Jam

When Virginians gripe about traffic jams, they have a point. Traffic in the suburbs abutting Washington usually ranks among the five worst in the nation, according to the Texas Transportation...

You Can’t Keep a Good Spire Down

Deep Impact

A recent study by John L. Knapp, professor emeritus and senior economist at U.Va.’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, and William M. Shobe, director of business and...

Changing of the Guard

Karen Ryan Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Karen Ryan, associate dean for the arts, humanities and social sciences in the College and Graduate School of Arts ...

Setting the Record Straight

New and Improved

HoosOnline, the online alumni directory, has for years been a great way to find information about fellow alumni. If you haven’t logged on recently, now’s the time to...

Bookmarked: Help Determine the University’s Future

virginia.edu/planningdocuments/commission Launched by President Casteen to propose strategic directions for the University for the next decade and beyond, the Commission on the Future of the University has...

Verbatim

“Streakers are ubiquitous. There was a period last spring when I would snap awake every night at 2:20 a.m. The bars would close at 2, and there would always be some...

Miller Center Kicks off National Debate Series

Roaming Through Rome

R&D in Brief

Misremembering It Well Older adults are much more likely than their younger counterparts to make mistakes in memory—and to...

Lab-grown Ligaments

Lab-grown Ligaments Many of us are familiar with the pains of a torn ligament. One of the worst ligaments you...

The Quest for a Male Contraceptive

U.Va. researcher Young-Hwan Kim has discovered a protein in sperm tails that may be crucial for the development of...

What Underlies Alzheimer’s

Biologists Michelle King and Paul Bloom have made an essential advance in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Research by...

Sports Shorts

The Comeback Kids The women’s lacrosse team fell just short of capturing the program’s fourth NCAA Championship, losing...

Opening Act

A Fan’s Guide to Who’s Hoo

Best Offensive Player: Jameel Sewell, quarterback After assuming the quarterback reins in week four, Jameel Sewell started the last nine...

Football Preview

Chris Long Photo by Pete Emerson What must happen for Virginia to turn around last season’s skid? It’s...

We Are the Champions

Mary Eddy, Chrissie Monaghan, Amanda Chase, Rebecca Ryall and Mandy Fiesler Photo by Jim Daves Women’s Rowing NCAA Varsity...

Tips from Alumni Career Services

A promotion into a supervisory position presents a new set of challenges. You are now responsible for your own...

Reunions 2007

Reunions is also a great event for future alumni. Activities include Cavalier Kids’ Day in the Aquatic & Fitness...

Welcome Aboard

On July 1, Allen B. Rider III (Col ’76, GSBA ’83) of Manakin-Sabot, Va., succeeded Richard B. Payne Jr. (Col ’70) of Minneapolis...

Lounging Around

Alumni Hall has always been the home base for alumni when they’re at the University. With the recent...

Bestsellers at the U.Va. Bookstore: April through June 2007

Fiction/Poetry

1. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

2. Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

3. Dress...

New&Notable

Health Care Half Truths: Too Many Myths, Not Enough Reality Arthur Garson Jr. (faculty) and Carolyn L. Englehard (Grad ’88,...

Required Reading: Lisa Russ Spaar

A Well-Lit Space

Musicians Without Borders

In Memoriam

Letters to the Editor

Virginia Tech

It warms my heart to see the kind of support that U.Va. has truly led on...

Student Life: Summer in C’ville

Shortly after final exams in late May, traffic thins, the pace slows and a lazy calm settles over Charlottesville....

First Person: A Mother’s Challenge

Short Course: Skipping the School of Hard Knocks

Retrospect: Reflections of a Centenarian

Charles E. McMurdo

When I got ready to come East to go to college, Dad arranged with...

President's Letter: Responding to Tragedy