New & Notable
Nine new books from UVA alumni
The hidden life of flowers; the man who revolutionized the Internet; a young sea turtle's journey; and more.
Puzzle Master
Second-year student’s crosswords published in the New York Times
New York Times puzzlemaster Will Shortz (Law '77) calls Sam Ezerskey's (Engr '17) crosswords "fresh" and "interesting."
The Tactile Library
Fine arts library creates a new collection of building and design materials
In a small, windowless room in the Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, a new library collection is growing. The room’s shelves are lined with boxes of all...
Ringing the Carillon
How the University Chapel bells keep chiming
If you thought the sounds of the University Chapel's bells are made by an expert ringer toiling inside the steeple, think again.
God Is in the Details
UVA instructor uncovers an overlooked facet of Jefferson statue
A visiting professor points out a curious feature of the Jefferson statue, and lecturer W. Scott Harrop investigates its meaning.
Southern Sensibility
Charles Wright named U.S. Poet Laureate
Charles Wright, professor emeritus of the UVA English department’s Creative Writing Program, is 2014-15 Poet Laureate of the United States.
James Hay Jr.‘s Pocket Knife
Take a look at the pocket knife of James Hay Jr., author of "The Honor Men."
Unshackled
An alumnus describes his new book, influenced by his years working to integrate schools
J. Roy Vorhauer (Educ '67, '77) worked for 27 years as teacher, coach, principal, and professor, trying throughout his career to improve race relations in schools. At UVA he was...
Tales of Early America
History professors shed new light on country’s formative years
Two UVA history professors receive major accolades for their scholarship.
New & Notable
Nine new books from UVA alumni
A short story collection, scholarship, memoirs and more.
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
January through March 2014
A list of the most popular fiction and nonfiction selections at the UVA Bookstore.
Alumni Filmmakers Dive Deep
Dramatic short film by UVA alumni gains accolades at world premiere
"Waking Marshall Walker" made its world premiere at the Sonoma International Film Festival, where the short film's popularity earned it a third screening.
The Secret Life of Ken Elzinga
Professor has written four murder mysteries under a pseudonym
Elzinga has taught more than 40,000 UVA students since 1967, all the while penning murder mysteries on the side.
The Maestro
Philip Glass Visits UVA
From March 31 to April 2, Glass was in residency on Grounds, working with undergraduate and graduate students.
Songs In the Key of Life
The No Tones are an a cappella group for students who can't sing
The group bills itself as “the premier, the first, the only a cappella group for the musically challenged."
