Maura Singleton
Adjusting the Prescription
The School of Medicine overhauls its century-old educational approach
Spring 2011
Sorting Through Garbage
As a country, the U.S. produces the most trash on earth. Where does your garbage go?
Winter 2010
Lunar Lunacy
Phil Plait (Grad ’90, ’94) has a simple lesson plan. Known Webwide as “The Bad Astronomer,” he wants to stop bad science, especially the spread of misinformation about all things celestial.
Winter 2009
Space Odyssey
Beginning in the 1960s and continuing through the most recent shuttle flight, UVA alumni have journeyed beyond the earth's bounds to work—and walk—in space.
Winter 2009
The Vision for the Village
Fall 2009
Fighting Human Trafficking
When Andrea Austin learned about human trafficking, she refused to believe it. It seemed like something out of a far-fetched movie.
June 10, 2009
The University and the Economy: Reality Checks
As economic events unfolded, some professors threw away their syllabi and kept pace with breaking news.
Summer 2009
The Vanished Prince
Howard Scherry’s life direction was determined early on, when as a student he encountered the words of the legendary aviator and author.
Fall 2008
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.
Fall 2007
College Bound and Determined
UVA's admission deans clear away some of the misinformation and media hype that surround the process of getting into a selective university.
Fall 2006
The Cerenkov Blue
In 1960, UVA was on the vanguard of the emerging field of nuclear energy. Then came Three Mile Island.
Summer 2006
Plunder
In 1984, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced a dazzling new acquisition of silver vessels from the third century B.C. But one question wouldn't go away: was it looted?
Spring 2006