Testing Grounds for indie greatness
The chaos and experimentation that prepped the stars of Pavement and the Silver Jews for success
The story behind the mediocre band that prepped the stars of Pavement and Silver Jews for success.
From the President: UVA’s road to Rhodes, and why it matters
President James E. Ryan discusses the University’s dedication to supporting students’ personal, intellectual and professional development.
New York Times bestseller brings diversity to children’s literature
Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison (Col ’10) wants kids to see “a reflection of themselves” in her work.
Power Players: A look at UVA alumni who are senators, reps and a governor
Learn more about the Wahoos in Congress and a governor’s mansion.
1950s
Alumna learns craft of Champagne-making during French apprenticeship
Harriet Kiers (Col ’19) hopes to bring new knowledge to her family’s Virginia winery.
From the Editor
Drive hard, but know when to brake
Editor Richard Gard provides a preview of the Spring magazine.
‘I made a good magazine’
Former Esquire editor David Granger (Grad '81) sits down with us on his way to the Hall of Fame
On his way to the Hall of Fame, legendary Esquire editor David Granger (Grad '81) sat down with us for a Q&A, Esquire-style.
Around Alumni Hall
Celebrating UVA Women
Alumni Association CEO Jen Andrasko announces big plans to celebrate the anniversary of coeducation.
New & Noteworthy
Spring 2020
Catch up on some of the latest reads from alumni and faculty authors.
Letters to the Editor
Spring 2020
Readers share their thoughts on past issues.
Gene Corrigan, longtime Virginia athletic director, dies at 91
The former ACC commissioner gave UVA athletics a “blueprint for success”
ACC commissioner and longtime Virginia athletic director Corrigan gave UVA athletics a “blueprint for success.”
New book returns spotlight to Richard Jewell
The Suspect served as source material for the Clint Eastwood film
Former U.S. attorney Kent Alexander (Law ’83) tells a fuller account of the 1996 Olympic bombing investigation.
UVA grad thrives as Armorer in The Mandalorian
Emily Swallow (Col '01) says she loves being part of newest Star Wars show, which “brings so much joy.”
From President Ryan: Honoring a Complex Future
President Ryan looks at how UVA hopes to represent the best in higher education.
Poets Dove, Dargan take home big honors
Rita Dove and one of her former students demonstrate the dominance of the Creative Writing program.
Esther Bell adds to her national renown as a museum curator
The alumna thrives on bringing unseen and undiscovered masterpieces to light.
Team-building alum makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30, just for fun
Ryan Ho shares his insights on the growing trends of team building.
Alumnus guides blind sailor across Pacific
Douglas Smith (Col ’86) was the eyes for a blind Japanese sailor’s second attempt to sail non-stop from San Diego to Fukushima.
New & Noteworthy
Winter 2019
Catch up on some of the latest reads from alumni and faculty authors.
From the Editor
The light and shadow of Thomas Jefferson
Editor S. Richard Gard Jr. provides a preview of the Winter magazine.
Book Review: Trick Mirror
Jia Tolentino (Col ’09) ponders culture and complicity in her bestselling book.
Around Alumni Hall
Honoring our future
President Jenifer G. Andrasko (Darden ’10) and Marcus Martin Jr. (Col ’02) share how the Ridley Scholarship Fund invests in African-American students.
Letters to the Editor
Winter 2019
Readers share their thoughts on past issues.
