Topic: Alumni
The Many Roles of Teddy Sears
School of Commerce alum Teddy Sears turned from his family’s athletic dynasty to pursue a business career, but somehow found himself acting instead. Here’s why.
Fall 2016
The Defense Rests
James Hingeley, UVA Law School alum, retired this August after 25 years in public service. Here’s why he turned aside from his many opportunities at major NYC law firms.
Fall 2016
Questions Before Answers
When asked how she comes up with story ideas, author Kim Brooks to points to a lesson learned from one of her UVA professors about asking questions.
Fall 2016
Drawing the Elite
The Alumni Association’s Ridley Scholarship Fund helps the University compete with other top schools to attract elite African-American students.
Fall 2016
Corps Challenges
From the UVA rugby pitch to the global battlefield, a conversation with Marine Corps commandant General Robert Neller (Col class of ’75).
Summer 2016
The Honors of Honor
Take a look back at how Final Exercises have been celebrated in the past century.
May 9, 2016
The Oxford Experience
A group of alumni explores the rich history, architecture and scenery of Oxford University.
April 8, 2016
New Format for Reunions 2016
Celebrating a reunion this June? See what’s different this time around.
Spring 2016
Discovery and Loss
Eleanor Gould delights in sharing glimpses of Monticello's biodiversity and inspires her Instagram followers to see the flowers and insects, fruits and vegetables, sun-dappled trees and sweeping vistas with fresh eyes.
Winter 2015
Past, Present and Future
Alex Arriaga (Col class of '87) has tackled issues of human rights violations around the world — from torture and ethnic genocide to forced child marriage and the systemic rape of women in war zones — for the past 28 years. "Human rights," shes says, "is in my DNA."
Winter 2015
How to Ace an Interview
Job interviews will always be stressful. The stakes are high, and the margin for error is slim. Here's how Alumni Career Services can help.
Winter 2015
In the Long Run
Alumni track athletes Erika Pierce, Stephanie Garcia and Robby Andrews aren't showing signs of slowing down any time soon.
Winter 2015
Second Act
After finishing his collegiate career as UVA’s all-time leading rusher, Thomas Jones (Col class of ’99) spent 12 years in the NFL before heading to Hollywood.
Winter 2015
Exploring Civil War History
UVA's new John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History will support various programs and activities to benefit both academic researchers and a public audience.
Winter 2015
Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler
When Cali and Blaise Gaston were both diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2015, they underwent treatment at UVA and found extraordinary support in the Charlottesville Women's Four Miler race community.
Winter 2015
Presidential Treatment
After studying at perhaps the most architecturally famous school in America, a number of UVA graduates have gone on to work at presidential places and end up preserving more than just buildings.
Fall 2015
Imagination Without Limits
Alumna Fri Forjindam imagines the fantastic, then brings it to life at amusement parks.
Fall 2015
World Class
Former UVA women's soccer players Morgan Brian and Becky Sauerbrunn reunite with former coach Steve Swanson and bring home the World Cup.
Fall 2015
Difference Maker: Micaela Connery (Col class of ’09)
Alumna Micaela Connery had an idea in high school to offer a theater program open to kids of all abilities, including those with special needs.
Fall 2015
Look Closer
Annie Rorem (Batten class of ’13) conducts research on education and labor force participation with a particular interest in gender.
Fall 2015
Going the Distance
The 2014 Gallup-Purdue Index measures the long-term success of college graduates along three axes—and shows that UVA alumni come out ahead of their peers on each.
Fall 2015
You Deserve a Break Today!
Take a look into the past, with commentary on select ads provided by UVA history professor and BackStory co-host Brian Balogh.
August 14, 2015