
The Legend of UVA’s First Olympic Medal
A tale of performance-enhancing good manners, how nice guy James Rector had his 100 meters dashed.

’Hoos in Tokyo
Here’s a look at our most recent Olympians: current and former UVA athletes and coaches who competed in the delayed 2020 Olympic Games.

UVA alumni tackle the complicated issue of Nazi-looted art
As time goes on and cases get harder to prove, these alumni work to restore art to their rightful owners.

For Ridley restaurateur, a personal promise
With some proceeds going to the Ridley Scholarship fund, a new Charlottesville restaurant’s mission goes beyond table service.

Game Show ’Hoos
UVA alums win on Wheel, Jeopardy!
Pressing their luck and testing their knowledge, clever Cavs take a spin on Wheel, Jeopardy!

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.

Alumna learns craft of Champagne-making during French apprenticeship
Harriet Kiers (Col ’19) hopes to bring new knowledge to her family’s Virginia winery.

‘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.”

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.

Three Wahoos and their coach win the Women’s World Cup
UVA’s year of championships goes global.

Only 59 Years Apart
Two recent grads have much in common, just not their age
Two recent grads have much in common, just not their age.

Larger than Architecture
Alumna deploys success in video game to design buildings that help heal
Alumna deploys success in video game to design buildings that help heal.

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.

Sports Stars
Tennis star Danielle Collins (Col ’16) and Super Bowl-winner Chris Long (Col ’08) are making headlines

Singular Sensation
Alumnus brought his Broadway talents to Charlottesville to direct and choreograph A Chorus Line
Alumnus brought his Broadway talents to Charlottesville to direct and choreograph A Chorus Line.

Health Care, not Crime Drama
Introduced to forensic nursing at UVA, Stacey Mitchell (Nurs ’96) makes sure care comes first.

Sesame in Syria
Sherrie Westin (Col ’80) helps bring the early-education programs of Sesame Street to refugee camps in the Middle East.

Williams’ World
Jarmere Jenkins (Col ’13) has found his sweet spot as hitting partner for superstar Serena Williams.

From Bosnia, With Love
An Air Force master sergeant’s first deployment changed her life
A stint in Sarajevo inspired Katie Gar Ward (Col ’08) to do something for the country's many street dogs.