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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

From the Publisher: Living Honor

From the Publisher: Living Honor

Introducing Living Honor, a multimedia project that brings students and alumni together to understand each other’s perspectives on Honor.

Summer/Fall 2022

UVA Alumni Association remembers “legendary” director of scholarships

UVA Alumni Association remembers “legendary” director of scholarships

Learn more about the impact double ’Hoo Molly Bass made across Grounds.

Summer/Fall 2022

From the Publisher: A New Way for Wahoos to Connect

From the Publisher: A New Way for Wahoos to Connect

Wahoo Connect is a digital front door to alumni communities past, present and future.

Spring 2022

From the Publisher: Turning Voices into Insights

From the Publisher: Turning Voices into Insights

A new initiative, Vox Alumni, captures the diversity of perspectives among 250,000 alumni.

Winter 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

Lily E. West named UVA Alumni Association President and CEO

Lily E. West named UVA Alumni Association President and CEO

Darden grad and former COO of the Alumni Association, West to bring rich background of experience to the Association starting Jan. 1.

December 17, 2020

Game Show ’Hoos

Game Show ’Hoos

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

October 26, 2020

Weighty bookends, and volumes of thanks in between

Weighty bookends, and volumes of thanks in between

As she prepares to step down, Jenifer Andrasko reflects on her time as Alumni Association President & CEO.

Summer 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

Around Alumni Hall

Around Alumni Hall

Alumni Association CEO Jen Andrasko announces big plans to celebrate the anniversary of coeducation.

Spring 2020

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

Alumnus guides blind sailor across Pacific

Alumnus guides blind sailor across Pacific

Douglas Smith (Col ’86) was the eyes for a blind Japanese sailor’s second attempt to sail non-stop from San Diego to Fukushima.

Winter 2019

UVA grants full alumni status to Black nurses who earned it decades ago

UVA grants full alumni status to Black nurses who earned it decades ago

The hidden nurses who helped integrate UVA Hospital received certificates when they graduated in the 1950s, but weren’t recognized as alumni until recently.

Fall 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

On the Beat

On the Beat

UVA grads find success in journalism.

Spring 2019

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

Sesame in Syria

Sesame in Syria

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

Fall 2018

Williams’ World

Williams’ World

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

Fall 2018

From Bosnia, With Love

From Bosnia, With Love

A stint in Sarajevo inspired Katie Gar Ward (Col ’08) to do something for the country's many street dogs.

Fall 2018