Three UVA alumni go big on reality competition shows
This year, ’Hoos have starred on LEGO Masters, Iron Chef and The Amazing Race. Here’s how they got there.
Testing Grounds for indie greatness
The chaos and experimentation that prepped the stars of Pavement and Silver Jews for success
The story behind the mediocre band that prepped the stars of Pavement and Silver Jews for success.
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.
‘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.
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.”
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.
Book Review: Trick Mirror
Jia Tolentino (Col ’09) ponders culture and complicity in her bestselling book.
Three Wahoos and their coach win the Women’s World Cup
UVA’s year of championships goes global.
The Poets Among Us
Here’s a roundup of recently published poets from UVA’s Area Program in Poetry Writing along with a small sample of their work.
It’s Not Biased to Gasp
A sportswriter keeps his objectivity together
A Wahoo sportswriter pauses to ponder
Georgia O’Keeffe’s UVA Years
Before her fame, O'Keeffe spent several summers at UVA, with notable results.
On the Beat
UVA grads find success in journalism
UVA grads find success in journalism.
Across the Miles and the Years
Georgia Hunter spent a decade researching her family’s harrowing Holocaust escape for her New York Times best-selling debut novel
Ready to Spin Off
Actor Jason George takes Grey’s character out of the OR and into the fire
Jason George (Com ’94) looks back on his time at UVA while looking forward to his role as a firefighter in a Grey’s Anatomy spin-off.
Brennan takes Face the Nation reins from fellow alum
Margaret Brennan (Col ’02) follows alumnus John Dickerson (Col ’91) as the host of the CBS show.
Making the Scene
Lear deBessonet, Jon Provan follow their hearts to success in New York theater
Lear deBessonet (Col ’02) and Jon Provan (Col ’09) are proving themselves in New York theater
