Department: Arts
New biography highlights Faulkner at UVA
Students treasured the writer’s time on Grounds—and so did he.
Fall 2020
New York Times bestseller brings diversity to children’s literature
Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison (Col class of ’10) wants kids to see “a reflection of themselves” in her work.
Spring 2020
UVA grad thrives as Armorer in The Mandalorian
Emily Swallow (Col class of '01) says she loves being part of newest Star Wars show, which “brings so much joy.”
Spring 2020
Student violinist plays with The Who
Even when a string on her instrument broke, Olivia Scheidt kept her cool in front of thousands.
Winter 2019
Esther Bell adds to her national renown as a museum curator
The alumna thrives on bringing unseen and undiscovered masterpieces to light.
Winter 2019
How Walt Whitman disguised his poems about male love—and how a UVA professor put it all together
Fredson Bowers discovered the original sequence of poems to reveal a more vulnerable side to America’s poet.
Fall 2019
The Poets Among Us
Here’s a roundup of recently published poets from UVA’s Area Program in Poetry Writing along with a small sample of their work.
Summer 2019
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a list of the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Spring 2019
A World of Color
Student’s coloring book puts inspirational and everyday women on the same pages.
Spring 2019
Across the Miles and the Years
Fall 2018
Singular Sensation
Alumnus brought his Broadway talents to Charlottesville to direct and choreograph A Chorus Line.
Fall 2018
Ready to Spin Off
Jason George (Com class of ’94) looks back on his time at UVA while looking forward to his role as a firefighter in a Grey’s Anatomy spin-off.
Summer 2018
Brennan takes Face the Nation reins from fellow alum
Margaret Brennan (Col class of ’02) follows alumnus John Dickerson (Col class of ’91) as the host of the CBS show.
Summer 2018
Making the Scene
Lear deBessonet (Col class of ’02) and Jon Provan (Col class of ’09) are proving themselves in New York theater
Spring 2018
Selling Pablo to Pay for Pollock
The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA is paying homage to world-famous art dealer Samuel Kootz (Law 1921) in an exhibition called “Dealer’s Choice: The Samuel Kootz Gallery 1945–1966,” which examines the role he played in the establishment of modern American art.
Winter 2017
Period Pieces
Encyclopedia Virginia managing editor Brendan Wolfe has turned a Virginia Magazine feature into a book.
Fall 2017
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a look at the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Fall 2017
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a look at the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Summer 2017
Faulkner, Revisited
A new exhibit, located in the main gallery of UVA’s Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library, marks the 60th anniversary of William Faulkner’s arrival on Grounds.
Summer 2017
Rising Star
Jia Tolentino (Col class of ’09), a writer for newyorker.com, was recently named to Forbes’ 30-under-30 list of up-and-coming media professionals.
Summer 2017
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a look at the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Spring 2017
Home to the Struggle
Several UVA alumni were instrumental in the establishment of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Hear their stories.
Spring 2017
Museum Man
The Fralin has a new director and chief curator. Michael McLendon will look to expand the museum’s influence with his strong background in both classical and contemporary art.
Spring 2017
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a look at the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Winter 2016
Breakout Artist
Lolita Foster, whose passion for theater began at the University, turns a walk-on role into a two-year gig with Netflix's popular show, "Orange is the New Black."
Winter 2016