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.
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.
Looking back on tragedy
In new book, alum details the immense work of bringing space shuttle Columbia home
Mike Leinbach (Arch ’76, Engr ’81) led the extraordinary effort to piece together the space shuttle Columbia just days after he gave the go-ahead at its launch.
Top Single
Danielle Collins (Col ’16) is climbing the international ranks as she takes down some of the world's top players.
She Coaches Kings
Jenny Boucek is blazing a trail in the NBA
Jenny Boucek (Educ ’97) is breaking barriers and gaining respect as one of few female coaches in the NBA.
Sports Briefs
Spring 2018
Top Tackler Wins ‘Academic Heisman’
Former top UVA linebacker Micah Kiser was awarded a $25,000 scholarship for his achievements in the classroom.
Emergency Medicine
When Dr. Jennifer McQuade offered to help a Hurricane Harvey shelter, she had no idea the lives she’d change, including her own.
A doctor thought she’d donate blankets and socks during Hurricane Harvey and ended up contributing so much more.
UVA Born and Bread
Wahoo’s acclaimed NOLA restaurant has a slice of Charlottesville
Mason Hereford (Col ’08) and his award-winning sandwiches.
