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Sam Grossman

Sam Grossman

Sam Grossman is Senior Editor of Virginia Magazine.
From page to screen

From page to screen

These works by alumni authors have gotten a second life as a TV miniseries, a big-screen blockbuster, an animated children’s program and more.

Spring 2026

5 books on personal and public health by UVA authors

5 books on personal and public health by UVA authors

These books by UVA alumni explore the different ways both people and communities can be healthy.

Winter 2025

Pipe Dream

Pipe Dream

McIntire Amphitheatre once housed an outdoor pipe organ that was plagued by poor upkeep.

Winter 2025

What was your favorite student tradition when you were on Grounds?

What was your favorite student tradition when you were on Grounds?

Alumni reminisce about their favorite university traditions, from Lighting of the Lawn to Halloween festivities.

Winter 2025

How UVA grad schools stacked up in latest rankings

How UVA grad schools stacked up in latest rankings

UVA grad schools receive high marks in the latest ranking from U.S. News & World Report

Fall 2025

What are your favorite memories of Alumni Hall?

What are your favorite memories of Alumni Hall?

With a complete overhaul of Alumni Hall on the way, we wanted to know alumni's favorite memories of the building.

Fall 2025

Two more UVA Health leaders leave

Two more UVA Health leaders leave

Dr. Melina Kibbe, dean of the School of Medicine and chief health affairs officer for UVA Health, and Wendy Horton, CEO of the University Medical Center, will both leave for other positions.

Fall 2025

Summer reading recommendations from around UVA

Summer reading recommendations from around UVA

Book recommendations from professors, administrators, library managers and a beloved dining hall staffer

Summer 2025

9 illuminating memoirs by UVA alumni

9 illuminating memoirs by UVA alumni

These nonfiction works chronicle some of the diverse experiences of the UVA alumni community.

Spring 2025

5 heart-pumping thrillers by UVA Law grads

5 heart-pumping thrillers by UVA Law grads

Five novels by alumni who parlayed their experiences as attorneys, judges and CIA operatives into page-turning narratives

Winter 2024

In Bricks and Bits

In Bricks and Bits

Explore three monuments to Grounds: in Minecraft, in Lego and in The Sims

Winter 2024

8 recent Civil War history books by UVA authors

8 recent Civil War history books by UVA authors

These works by alumni and faculty illuminate new findings about this pivotal era

Fall 2024

UVA grads show off creativity with custom mortarboards

UVA grads show off creativity with custom mortarboards

From crocheted embellishments to floral arrangements, see which 2024 graduates got crafty with their caps.

May 29, 2024

UVA’s law and business schools climb in latest U.S. News rankings

UVA’s law and business schools climb in latest U.S. News rankings

The School of Education and Human Development also saw a big jump.

April 25, 2024

5 alumni-written books about love and romance

5 alumni-written books about love and romance

From a classic beach read to a lyrical multigenerational saga, dive in to these works about love and romance by Wahoo authors

Spring 2024

Virginia is for lovers: An ode to Cavalier couples

Virginia is for lovers: An ode to Cavalier couples

From a chance encounter on Tinder to a proposal painted on Beta Bridge

February 1, 2024

’Hoos a Good Boy

’Hoos a Good Boy

From police pups to the admissions office’s official greeter, these canines help keep UVA running.

Fall 2023

The unique, colorful caps and balloons of Final Exercises 2023

The unique, colorful caps and balloons of Final Exercises 2023

See which graduates stood out from the crowd with personalized mortarboards and festive balloons.

May 23, 2023

UVA Law remains at No. 8 in latest U.S. News rankings

UVA Law remains at No. 8 in latest U.S. News rankings

The Princeton Review names UVA the No. 2 best value public university

May 22, 2023

Through Roseberry’s lens

Through Roseberry’s lens

Remembering the legacy of photographer Ed Roseberry, who spent decades documenting life at UVA and in Charlottesville

Spring 2023

The Bee Keeper

The Bee Keeper

New York Times puzzle editor Sam Ezersky responded to our questions with anagrams—several of them, specially designed for UVA alumni.

Winter 2022

UVA Alumni Association remembers “legendary” director of scholarships

UVA Alumni Association remembers “legendary” director of scholarships

Learn more about the impact double ’Hoo Molly Bass made across Grounds.

Summer/Fall 2022