


Scientific Six Pack
New discoveries at UVA including living antibiotics, the financial implications of motherhood and the unexpected benefits of “celebrity” sports equipment
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics UVA researchers are exploring.

In the Age of Slavery
UVA examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell ringer Henry Martin
Henry Martin was born into slavery. He would later become the University’s bell ringer.

The Life of Henry Martin, bell ringer for the University

Students on the Street: What’s the Best Thing about 2011?

Find the Gnome, Win the Gnome
Can you help us track him down?

From Center Court to Cover
UVA basketball player launches a career as a model
Former UVA basketball player launches a career as a model

Holiday Gift Guide
Something for Every Hoo
We've got a list and we're checking it twice.

Ten Reasons to Love 2011 at UVA

Virginia Trading Cards
Alumnus donates collection of Cavalier greats
Alumnus Richard Coltrane donates his large trading-card collection of alumni who played professional football, from Bill Dudley to Chris Cook.

How to Keep New Hires
Lilith Christiansen (Com ’95) explores why people stay at their jobs

Witness to Disaster
Frank Ward (Educ ’53) watched as the Hindenburg burst into flames

UVA’s Chef Bryan’s tailgate recipes—BBQ shrimp

UVA’s Chef Bryan’s tailgate recipes—Mini Cheesesteaks

Bringing the Band Inside
New building gives band program a home
Explore the band program's new digs

Bringing Home the Bacon
UVA chef uses pig’s ear to win national competition
UVA chef uses pig's ear to win competition; plus: his tailgating recipes

Peak Care
Dr. Luanne Freer saves lives on the roof of the world
Dr. Luanne Freer (Nurs '80) provides medical care on Mount Everest

Your Love Story

Virginia is for Lovers
Romance at the University
Stories of just a few of the couples whose relationships began at the University.

Love 101
Faculty answer one of life’s key questions
What is love? Read what a group of UVA professors had to say on this age-old topic.

How to Write a Love Poem
Advice for crafting words of affection
Poet Lisa Russ Spaar talks about how to write a great love poem. Step 1: Avoid clichés. Step 2: Make it new.

The Most Amazing Instrument You’ve Never Heard Of
Greg Howard (Col ’86) expands musical horizons with the Chapman Stick

African Music and Dance at UVA
Ensemble brings African music and dance to UVA.

Music From Africa
Ensemble brings African music and dance to UVA.