Topic: Alumni
Testing Grounds for indie greatness
The story behind the mediocre band that prepped the stars of Pavement and Silver Jews for success.
Spring 2020
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.
Spring 2020
New York Times bestseller brings diversity to children’s literature
Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison (Col class of ’10) wants kids to see “a reflection of themselves” in her work.
Spring 2020
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.
Spring 2020
Alumna learns craft of Champagne-making during French apprenticeship
Harriet Kiers (Col class of ’19) hopes to bring new knowledge to her family’s Virginia winery.
Spring 2020
‘I made a good magazine’
On his way to the Hall of Fame, legendary Esquire editor David Granger (Grad class of ’81) sat down with us for a Q&A, Esquire-style.
Spring 2020
Around Alumni Hall
Alumni Association CEO Jen Andrasko announces big plans to celebrate the anniversary of coeducation.
Spring 2020
Gene Corrigan, longtime Virginia athletic director, dies at 91
ACC commissioner and longtime Virginia athletic director Corrigan gave UVA athletics a “blueprint for success.”
Spring 2020
New book returns spotlight to Richard Jewell
Former U.S. attorney Kent Alexander (Law class of ’83) tells a fuller account of the 1996 Olympic bombing investigation.
Spring 2020
UVA grad thrives as Armorer in The Mandalorian
Emily Swallow (Col class of '01) says she loves being part of newest Star Wars show, which “brings so much joy.”
Spring 2020
From President Ryan: Honoring a Complex Future
President Ryan looks at how UVA hopes to represent the best in higher education.
Winter 2019
Poets Dove, Dargan take home big honors
Rita Dove and one of her former students demonstrate the dominance of the Creative Writing program.
Winter 2019
Esther Bell adds to her national renown as a museum curator
The alumna thrives on bringing unseen and undiscovered masterpieces to light.
Winter 2019
Team-building alum makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30, just for fun
Ryan Ho shares his insights on the growing trends of team building.
Winter 2019
Alumnus guides blind sailor across Pacific
Douglas Smith (Col class of ’86) was the eyes for a blind Japanese sailor’s second attempt to sail non-stop from San Diego to Fukushima.
Winter 2019
Book Review: Trick Mirror
Jia Tolentino (Col class of ’09) ponders culture and complicity in her bestselling book.
Winter 2019
Around Alumni Hall
President Jenifer G. Andrasko (Darden class of ’10) and Marcus Martin Jr. (Col class of ’02) share how the Ridley Scholarship Fund invests in African-American students.
Winter 2019
Starry Night Under the Dome
The Rotunda as a planetarium? Three graduate students bring Jefferson’s original vision to life.
Winter 2019
’Hoos Get Creative With Personalized Plates
Enjoy some creative Wahoo loyalty as seen on license plates.
September 19, 2019