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Cooks’ Books

Cooks’ Books

Whether it’s weekend gatherings, weekday dinners, big holiday meals or tiny moments worth celebrating, these ’Hoos have a recipe for that.

Winter 2023

Through Roseberry’s lens

Through Roseberry’s lens

Remembering the legacy of photographer Ed Roseberry, who spent decades documenting life at UVA and in Charlottesville

Spring 2023

The Bee Keeper

The Bee Keeper

New York Times puzzle editor Sam Ezersky responded to our questions with anagrams—several of them, specially designed for UVA alumni.

Winter 2022

Three UVA alumni go big on reality competition shows

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.

Winter 2022

The Legend of UVA’s First Olympic Medal

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.

Fall 2021

’Hoos in Tokyo

’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.

Fall 2021

UVA alumni tackle the complicated issue of Nazi-looted art

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.

Summer 2021

For Ridley restaurateur, a personal promise

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.

Summer 2021

Game Show ’Hoos

Game Show ’Hoos

Pressing their luck and testing their knowledge, clever Cavs take a spin on Wheel, Jeopardy!

October 26, 2020

Testing Grounds for indie greatness

Testing Grounds for indie greatness

The story behind the mediocre band that prepped the stars of Pavement and Silver Jews for success.

Spring 2020

New York Times bestseller brings diversity to children’s literature

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.

Spring 2020

Power Players: A look at UVA alumni who are senators, reps and a governor

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.

Spring 2020

Alumna learns craft of Champagne-making during French apprenticeship

Alumna learns craft of Champagne-making during French apprenticeship

Harriet Kiers (Col ’19) hopes to bring new knowledge to her family’s Virginia winery.

Spring 2020

‘I made a good magazine’

‘I made a good magazine’

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.

Spring 2020

UVA grad thrives as Armorer in The Mandalorian

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.”

Spring 2020

Esther Bell adds to her national renown as a museum curator

Esther Bell adds to her national renown as a museum curator

The alumna thrives on bringing unseen and undiscovered masterpieces to light.

Winter 2019

Team-building alum makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30, just for fun

Team-building alum makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30, just for fun

Ryan Ho shares his insights on the growing trends of team building.

Winter 2019

Three Wahoos and their coach win the Women’s World Cup

Three Wahoos and their coach win the Women’s World Cup

UVA’s year of championships goes global.

Fall 2019

Only 59 Years Apart

Only 59 Years Apart

Two recent grads have much in common, just not their age.

Summer 2019

Larger than Architecture

Larger than Architecture

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

Summer 2019

Georgia O’Keeffe’s UVA Years

Georgia O’Keeffe’s UVA Years

Before her fame, O'Keeffe spent several summers at UVA, with notable results.

Spring 2019

On the Beat

On the Beat

UVA grads find success in journalism.

Spring 2019

Sports Stars

Sports Stars

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

Spring 2019

Singular Sensation

Singular Sensation

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

Fall 2018

Health Care, not Crime Drama

Health Care, not Crime Drama

Introduced to forensic nursing at UVA, Stacey Mitchell (Nurs ’96) makes sure care comes first.

Fall 2018