Arts Briefs

News from the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra and Charlottesville's newest comics and art shop.

Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore

October through December 2014

See which titles are flying off the shelves at the UVA Bookstore

The Faces of Ebola

Alumna journalist documents the human side of the disease

Alumna and journalist Carielle Doe has been documenting the Ebola outbreak and its aftermath in Liberia.

Connecting the Dots

Nelson Saiers graduated with his doctorate in math at 23. Now he wants to use math to explain the world—through art.

Nelson Saiers wants to use his art—and math— to build awareness around issues he observed firsthand growing up in war-torn regions of the world.

Sadness Like Moonshine

The Legacy of Breece D’J Pancake

Why has Breece D'J Pancake’s work seen a revival in recent years? Professor John Casey offers up a simple reason: “The stories are just so damn good.”

New & Notable

Eight new books from UVA alumni

Eight new books by UVA alumni

Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore

April through September 2014

See which titles are flying off the shelves at the UVA Bookstore

Arts Briefs

Kevin Spacey visits UVA; an alumna screens her new short film; fiction and screenwriter James Salter is UVA's current writer in residence

Book Traces

New digital project brings hidden messages in old books to light

UVA English professor Andrew Stauffer is on a national mission to encourage readers to take a closer look at what's scribbled in the margins of books.

Before Batman

Alumnus Ben McKenzie stars in new television series Gotham.

Ben McKenzie (Col '01) stars as a young Commissioner Gordon in FOX's new television series Gotham.

Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore

April through June 2014

See what students, faculty and staff are reading around Grounds.

New & Notable

Nine new books from UVA alumni

The hidden life of flowers; the man who revolutionized the Internet; a young sea turtle's journey; and more.

Puzzle Master

Second-year student’s crosswords published in the New York Times

New York Times puzzlemaster Will Shortz (Law '77) calls Sam Ezerskey's (Engr '17) crosswords "fresh" and "interesting."

The Tactile Library

Fine arts library creates a new collection of building and design materials

New & Notable

Nine new books from UVA alumni

A short story collection, scholarship, memoirs and more.

Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore

January through March 2014

A list of the most popular fiction and nonfiction selections at the UVA Bookstore.

Alumni Filmmakers Dive Deep

Dramatic short film by UVA alumni gains accolades at world premiere

"Waking Marshall Walker" made its world premiere at the Sonoma International Film Festival, where the short film's popularity earned it a third screening.