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Department: Alumni News

Looking back on tragedy

Looking back on tragedy

Mike Leinbach (Arch class of ’76, Engr class of ’81) led the extraordinary effort to piece together the space shuttle Columbia just days after he gave the go-ahead at its launch.

Summer 2018

Greeks Bearing Gifts

Greeks Bearing Gifts

From scholarships to Rotunda restoration, Greek organizations are giving back and standing out in a big way.

Spring 2018

UVA Born and Bread

UVA Born and Bread

Mason Hereford (Col class of ’08) and his award-winning sandwiches.

Winter 2017

Oldest known alum dies at 107

Oldest known alum dies at 107

Dr. John Risher (Col class of ’32, Med class of ’36), who had been the University’s oldest known living alum, died November 3, 2017. He was 107.

November 3, 2017

A League of His Own

A League of His Own

Former Virginia basketball star Roger Mason (Arch class of ’03) is teaming with Ice Cube in a new venture.

Fall 2017

Top of Her ‘Game’

Top of Her ‘Game’

Q&A with ‘Game of Thrones’ exec Janet Graham Borba (Col class of ’79).

Summer 2017

Brady’s Go-To Man

Brady’s Go-To Man

An exclusive interview with Don Yee, the sports agent who helped sort out the New England Patriots’ “Deflategate” scandal in 2015.

Spring 2017

Person to Person

Person to Person

The Mead Money program encourages faculty to form strong bonds with students outside the classroom by paying for their lunch.

Winter 2016

Drawing the Elite

Drawing the Elite

The Alumni Association’s Ridley Scholarship Fund helps the University compete with other top schools to attract elite African-American students.

Fall 2016

All Together Now

All Together Now

The ins and outs of starting—and running—a UVA alumni interest group.

Summer 2016

New Format for Reunions 2016

New Format for Reunions 2016

Celebrating a reunion this June? See what’s different this time around.

Spring 2016

How to Ace an Interview

How to Ace an Interview

Job interviews will always be stressful. The stakes are high, and the margin for error is slim. Here's how Alumni Career Services can help.

Winter 2015

Going the Distance

Going the Distance

The 2014 Gallup-Purdue Index measures the long-term success of college graduates along three axes—and shows that UVA alumni come out ahead of their peers on each.

Fall 2015

Pass It On

Pass It On

The Virginia Alumni Mentoring program matches students who are interested in a certain profession with graduates who are established in that field.

Summer 2015

Ordinary Genius

Ordinary Genius

Twelve-year-old engineering student Henry Muhlbauer discusses his life on Grounds.

Spring 2015

Did You YAR?

Did You YAR?

More than 3,300 people attended Young Alumni Reunions on the Saturday evening of Homecomings Weekend in October.

Winter 2014

Knowledge is Power

Knowledge is Power

Scott Stadium isn't the only place to be on football game days. Many alumni head to Alumni Hall for the "More than the Score" lecture series.

Fall 2014

Going the Distance

Going the Distance

The UVA Club of Boston volunteers at the Mile 25 hydration station, passing out cups of water and Gatorade to runners.

Summer 2014

For the Record

For the Record

Keep in touch with your classmates! Help with the Alumni Association's new alumni directory.

Spring 2014

The Once and Future Yearbook

The Once and Future Yearbook

With the help of the Virginia History Lab, students and alumni are working on re-establishing Corks and Curls.

Spring 2014

Alumni News

Alumni News

Third-year student wins Alumni Association art contest; another successful year for YAR; and a free online library for UVA Library.

Winter 2013

Advice From the Experts

Advice From the Experts

From getting in to getting a job, tips and services for life's big moments.

Fall 2013

Admission Advice

Admission Advice

Summer 2013

Milestones for Ridley

Milestones for Ridley

Past and present Ridley Scholars gathered together to celebrate Ridley's 25th anniversary.

Summer 2013