The Sounds of the City
Architecture professor records sounds of New York
Architecture professor Karen Van Lengen launches a virtual library of New York City sounds.
New & Notable
Six new books from UVA alumni and faculty
Six recent book releases from UVA alumni and faculty.
The Force Is with Her
Alumna writes new Star Wars and Star Trek stories
New York Times best-selling author Christie Golden has written dozens of novels, many based on licensed properties, including Star Wars and Star Trek, and created fantasy fiction's first elven vampire.
New & Notable
Six new books from UVA alumni and faculty
Six recent book releases from UVA alumni and faculty.
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.
The Secret Life of Ken Elzinga
Professor has written four murder mysteries under a pseudonym
Elzinga has taught more than 40,000 UVA students since 1967, all the while penning murder mysteries on the side.
The Maestro
Philip Glass Visits UVA
From March 31 to April 2, Glass was in residency on Grounds, working with undergraduate and graduate students.
Everyone’s A Critic
But alumna Mythili Rao is one of the best
Book critic Mythili Rao spoke to Virginia Magazine about the process of book reviewing, and the books she's looking forward to in 2014.
No Pressure
Sasheer Zamata debuts on Saturday Night Live
The New Yorker said in its "Culture Desk" column that "her debut went without a hitch."
