UVA Born and Bread
Wahoo’s acclaimed NOLA restaurant has a slice of Charlottesville
Mason Hereford (Col ’08) and his award-winning sandwiches.
Oldest known alum dies at 107
John Risher | May 11, 1910–November 3, 2017
Dr. John Risher (Col ’32, Med ’36), who had been the University’s oldest known living alum, died November 3, 2017. He was 107.
“Forward Together” forum addresses events, discusses changes since August 11 and 12
The Alumni Association and University Advancement’s Office of Engagement hosted a panel discussion on how the University is working to strengthen the UVA community in the wake of August 11 & 12.
From the Editor
From Dolor to Doughnuts
Editor S. Richard Gard Jr. notes that Virginia Magazine will continue to cover the events of August 11 and 12, then delves into the magazine’s Fall offerings.
From the Publisher
The Opportunity to Lead
In a note penned just after the events of August 11 and 12, new UVA Alumni Association President and Virginia Magazine Publisher Jenifer Andrasko reaffirms the values that define us as Wahoos.
Griddle Me This
Our scoop on the double-doughnut tradition that lives on—the Grillswith.
For decades, it cheered our hearts, warmed our blood and hardened our arteries. The origin story and afterlife of the Grillswith. And also the recipe.
Letters to the Editor
Fall 2017
Readers share their thoughts on past issues.
Fighting Fire with Fellowship
The UVA community reclaims a higher Grounds, seeking to supplant images of angry torch-bearers with scenes of peace.
An Outpouring Pours In
A small sampling of alumni reactions to the August 2017 violence in Charlottesville.
A note to the UVA Alumni community
UVA Alumni Association President Jenifer Andrasko comments on recent events in Charlottesville.
Rising Star
Jia Tolentino has quickly made a name for herself as an essayist
Jia Tolentino (Col ’09), a writer for newyorker.com, was recently named to Forbes’ 30-under-30 list of up-and-coming media professionals.
News Briefs
Summer 2017
Virginia’s Curry School of Education climbs in the rankings; a new student center opens on the Corner; and a Grammy Award-winning producer visits Grounds.
Andrasko Takes Helm at Alumni Hall
Jenifer Andrasko (Darden ’10) will be the University of Virginia Alumni Association’s next president and CEO.
Letters to the Editor
Summer 2017
Readers share their thoughts on past issues.
Jenifer Andrasko named UVA Alumni Association CEO
Leadership expert, ex-Navy pilot to be Alumni Association’s first woman president
Corporate executive and management expert Jenifer Andrasko, a former U.S. Navy pilot, mission commander and NATO officer, will be the University of Virginia Alumni Association’s next president and CEO.
Home to the Struggle
The alumnae who helped D.C.’s African-American museum ‘claim space’
Several UVA alumni were instrumental in the establishment of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Hear their stories.
Alumni Helping Us Build a Better UVA
In a national Gallup survey, UVA’s young alumni beat national averages in well-being, workplace engagement and emotional connection to their alma mater.
Pop-Up Knowledge
One-time, short-notice seminars touch on topical issues
Flash seminars are one-time discussion-based lectures, organized by students to engage their peers in discussion on a wide array of topics, from politics to philosophy to scientific findings.
’Hoo Are You?
A look at UVA’s alumni, by the numbers
The University of Virginia has more than 230,000 living alumni. Take a look at how alumni demographics have changed over the past six decades, as well as where alumni live and what they do professionally.
The Jefferson Curating Society
At long last, the oldest student group on Grounds agrees to share a treasure trove of UVA history.
In the end, the need to preserve the artifacts of UVA’s oldest student group was beyond debate.
Person to Person
The Mead Money program helps students and faculty bond outside the classroom
The Mead Money program encourages faculty to form strong bonds with students outside the classroom by paying for their lunch.
#DreamJob
Streaking The Lawn blogger combines law and other sports
When alumnus Brian Leung started tweeting about UVA baseball one night, he never could have guessed that it would lead him to his dream job.
Jordan Hall Renamed for Alumna Pinn
Dr. Vivian Pinn was the only female and minority member in the UVA School of Medicine’s Class of 1967.
Letters to the Editor
Readers share their thoughts on past issues, plus a farewell message from Alumni Association President C. Thomas Faulders III.
Faulders to retire as UVA Alumni Association President
After more than 11 years as president and CEO of the University of Virginia Alumni Association, Tom Faulders (Col ’71) announced plans to retire in June.
