Space Odyssey

Alumni who have “the right stuff”

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.

The Kennedys at Virginia

In March 1958, then-Senator John F. Kennedy, his wife, Jackie, and his brothers Robert and Ted attended Law Day at UVA.

Saving Green

Rethinking energy use

During the month of August, it cost $21,769.85 just to cool Newcomb Hall. The University is making eye-opening numbers like these available on its online “Building Dashboard,” which displays energy use in Newcomb Hall.

Minding Manners

Civility Project compiles rules using Washington’s model

Lack of respect and courtesy constitute a serious national problem, according to a study conducted in 2002, and most people interviewed saw the problem as getting worse.

The Top Five Historical Events at the University of Virginia

As illustrated by the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

The Vision for the Village

Jefferson's drawings show multiple influences and singular genius

R&D in Brief

Less stress for medical students, tests for toddlers and the power of popularity among teens.

No More Backpacks

Darden School to test Kindle’s potential

Centennial Celebration

Fighting Over Punch Lines

Comedians’ feud fuels professors’ study

A feud between Joe Rogan and Carlos Mencia spurred two law professors to examine intellectual property rights among comedians.

New Deans

Kim Tanzer is the new dean of the UVA School of Architecture and Harry Harding is the first dean of the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.

Science, Fashion and Rock ’n’ Roll

Medical dean featured in GQ magazine

Medical School dean Steven T. DeKosky is a “Rock Star of Science,” according to the June issue of GQ magazine.

Targeting Addiction

One man’s quest on the path of discovery

Addiction is a disease that affects millions. Dr. Bankole Johnson is developing a pharmaceutical treatment for it.

Top Five Alums of the UVA Digital Media Lab Who are Doing Cool Work (in chronological order)

Trying to Make Lemonade: After the Corporate Collapse

A first-person perspective on how Circuit City’s collapse altered the career path of one alumnus.

Karin Bonding’s Financial Health Quiz

Assess your personal finances with a quiz from McIntire professor Karin Bonding.

The University and the Economy: Reality Checks

Amid financial turmoil, class bridges theory and practice

As economic events unfolded, some professors threw away their syllabi and kept pace with breaking news.

The University and the Economy: On the Front Lines

Faculty and alumni experts look at where we've been, where we're going

Alumni and faculty experts share their perspectives on how we got into this situation—and how to get out of it.

Special Report: The University and the Economy

A look at recent events from a UVA perspective

Explore the economic turmoil from a variety of viewpoints, including those of faculty, students and alumni.

Required Reading: Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson teaches applied ethics in the Department of Science, Technology and Society in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at UVA. She co-edited Technology and Society: Building Our Sociotechnical Future.