Sierra Bellows
Sadness Like Moonshine
Why has Breece D'J Pancake’s work seen a revival in recent years? Professor John Casey offers up a simple reason: “The stories are just so damn good.”
Spring 2015
War Stories
Generations of alumni reflect on military life over the past century, sharing stories of world wars and major American operations in Asia and the Middle East.
Spring 2013
The Evolution of Depression
A UVA psychiatrist believes that depression is a biological adaption and must have an upside.
Summer 2012
Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.
Spring 2012
Women at the University of Virginia
How women fundamentally changed what once was known as a “Gentleman’s University”
Spring 2011
The Voice of Reason
In October 1982, a man held his sister and her children at gunpoint in a train. Just another day at the office for hostage negotiator Gary Noesner.
Winter 2010
In the Company of Women
Winter 2010
The Trouble with Civilization
Civilizations rise and fall. Why do they disintegrate? Is it better to live a "civilized" life?
Fall 2010
Reinventing Life
Students at the University are creating new organisms by splicing DNA. How does synthetic biology work? What are its dangers and benefits? And how might it change the world?
Spring 2010
Bringing the Hospital to the People
Inside beige tents, medical staff from the University of Virginia provide free health care to anyone who comes to the Wise County Fairgrounds. Meet a few of the people who depend on the Remote Area Medical clinic for medical treatment, as well as those who volunteer their services.
Winter 2009
Half-Horse, Half-Human
UVA men's and women's teams are the rough and tumble champions of the game of kings.
Fall 2009
Playground Smack-down
When asked why he would pursue a sport like four square, Glasser is circumspect: “Why? Because it’s silly.”
July 14, 2009
Scaling Kilimanjaro
Audio Slideshow: Liz Freer (Col ’08) and her mother, Dr. Carol Freer (Grad ’86), climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds for breast cancer research.
June 10, 2009
The Shape of Art to Come
Bruce Boucher on Thomas Jefferson and the future of the University's art museum.
Summer 2009
Making Movies
Emerging talents in the entertainment industry reveal the grit and creativity behind the glamour.
Summer 2009
Into the Wild
A passion for the outdoors inspires the lives of many alumni. Some explore it, some guide others through it, some teach about it and others work to protect it.
Spring 2009
Here and Now
Susan Stone believes that the quality of your life depends on where you focus your attention.
Spring 2009
The Caretaker of No. 13
In the 101 years since UVA President Edwin A. Alderman charged the Raven Society with the upkeep of the Edgar Allan Poe Room, a Raven Society member has swept its wooden floors and dusted its antique furniture.
Winter 2008
Making Sport of Water
Such is the appeal of water sports—dancing on the thin line between two elements, riding on surface tension, moving faster on water than legs can travel on land.
Fall 2008
Behind the Scenes
At an institution as large as UVA, it’s easy to forget that it consists of many individually moving parts. We profile a few of the 13,500 employees who keep the University humming every day.
Fall 2008
The Hair Detective
Through isotopic hair analysis, environmental sciences professor Stephen Macko can tell what his students ate for breakfast and what Oetzi the iceman enjoyed during an ancient repast.
Summer 2008
Fight Clubs
The University is home to a number of martial arts clubs that range from the traditional to UVA's own Mushin Jitsu.
Spring 2008
How Safe Are Our Schools?
Spring 2008
Grounded in the Stars
Kelsey Johnson discusses her research in the astrophysics surrounding star clusters.
Winter 2007
Skipping the School of Hard Knocks
Fall 2007