Tale as Old as Time
How Disney casts its spell
You know that sensation you feel when watching a favorite Disney film? A UVA art professor calls it the Disney myth and explains how we fall under its spell.
To Catch a Thief
How a UVA detective brought a man accused of stealing maps across the country to justice
In the 1990s, Gilbert Bland Jr. stole rare maps from libraries across the country. This is the story of how a UVA investigator brought him to justice.
The Story is the Thing
From MTV to Hollywood, alumnus filmmaker has style all his own
Filmmaker Mark Pellington (Col ’84) has directed music videos for U2, Pearl Jam, Bon Jovi and Michael Jackson, among others. His latest project is NBC’s Blindspot.
New and Noteworthy
Six new books from UVA alumni and faculty
Six new books from alumni and faculty.
New and Noteworthy
Six new books from UVA alumni and faculty.
Discovery and Loss
Alumna documents Monticello’s changing landscapes through Instagram
Eleanor Gould delights in sharing glimpses of Monticello's biodiversity and inspires her Instagram followers to see the flowers and insects, fruits and vegetables, sun-dappled trees and sweeping vistas with fresh eyes.
The Moviegoers
Inside UVA’s OFFScreen Film Society
The OFFScreen film series, run by UVA students, draws viewers to Grounds to catch offbeat films in Newcomb Hall Theater.
Second Act
Show business gives Thomas Jones new direction
After finishing his collegiate career as UVA’s all-time leading rusher, Thomas Jones (Col ’99) spent 12 years in the NFL before heading to Hollywood.
Ghost World
A Look at the Supernatural Through the Lens of Six Disciplines
How UVA academics interpret the supernatural—spirits, visions, the undead and more—in their respective fields.
Tuned In
All-student free-form station energizes University radio scene
New student radio station WXTJ teaches students about the power of radio storytelling and amps up the local music scene with radio shows, listening parties and concerts.
New and Noteworthy
Six new books from UVA alumni and faculty
Six recent book releases from UVA alumni and faculty.
Imagination Without Limits
Fri Forjindam works hard at helping others have fun
Alumna Fri Forjindam imagines the fantastic, then brings it to life at amusement parks.
Difference Maker: Micaela Connery (Col ’09)
Alumna designed theater for students of all abilities
Alumna Micaela Connery had an idea in high school to offer a theater program open to kids of all abilities, including those with special needs.
You Deserve a Break Today!
Explore 20th-century advertising with BackStory’s Brian Balogh
Take a look into the past, with commentary on select ads provided by UVA history professor and BackStory co-host Brian Balogh.
Arts in Brief
An award-winning filmmaker gives a master class on Grounds; an alumnus finds his niche in comedy.
