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Department: Digital Exclusives

The Shocking Truth

The Shocking Truth

UVA psychology professor Timothy D. Wilson conducted a study that found that people would rather be shocked than be alone with their thoughts.

February 24, 2015

Love Among the Equations

Love Among the Equations

Two UVA economics professors find proof of love (or, quantifiable evidence of caring) in their research.

February 20, 2015

Monticello Redux

Monticello Redux

A centenarian in Somers, Connecticut, has built a replica of Monticello next to his own estate.

February 19, 2015

The Doctor Will Hear You Now

The Doctor Will Hear You Now

Kenneth Warren (Educ ’04, ’11) teaches digital storytelling to doctors who wish to become more reflective and think more creatively.

January 20, 2015

Telling Stories, Digitally

Telling Stories, Digitally

Bethany Nowviskie, director of digital research & scholarship at the UVA library and director of the Scholars' Lab, discusses digital storytelling and what the online age has meant for the humanities.

January 19, 2015

Podcast People

Podcast People

Alumna Lulu Miller (Grad '13) and Alix Spiegel have created a new National Public Radio show with a focus on how invisible forces influence human behavior.

January 19, 2015

We Come from Old Virginia

We Come from Old Virginia

Eight longstanding faculty members look back on their years at the University.

November 14, 2014

Do the Robot

Do the Robot

October 22, 2014

The Robots Are Coming for Your Job

The Robots Are Coming for Your Job

Big changes are coming with artificial intelligence. Darden School of Business professor Edward D. Hess tells us how to get ready.

October 21, 2014

Look Ma, No Batteries

Look Ma, No Batteries

By combining the capabilities of the Internet, an expanding wireless network and ever-shrinking electronic devices, the Internet of Things is connecting devices and people in ways that could change our lives.

October 21, 2014

Do the Robot

Do the Robot

In her lab in UVA’s Olsson Hall, Amy LaViers, assistant professor in systems and information engineering, can make robots dance.

October 21, 2014

James Hay Jr.'s Pocket Knife

James Hay Jr.‘s Pocket Knife

Take a look at the pocket knife of James Hay Jr., author of "The Honor Men."

August 19, 2014

How to Use Your Law Degree to Make Ice Cream

How to Use Your Law Degree to Make Ice Cream

Doug Bouton (Law '10) offers his advice.

August 18, 2014

How to Take Your Kids Into the Wild and Live to Tell About It

How to Take Your Kids Into the Wild and Live to Tell About It

Patrick Sweeney (Darden '98), dad and expert outdoorsman, shares his knowledge.

August 18, 2014

How to Start a Company Without Losing Your Shirt—or Your Sanity

How to Start a Company Without Losing Your Shirt—or Your Sanity

Joyce Franklin (Com '87) CPA, CFA, shares her wisdom.

August 18, 2014

How to Train for a Triathlon

How to Train for a Triathlon

Triathlete Alyssa Godesky (Col ’08) offers pro tips.

August 18, 2014

How to Begin Your Own Homestead

How to Begin Your Own Homestead

Farmer Jesse Straight (Col ’05) proposes a method.

August 18, 2014

How to be a Mad Man

How to be a Mad Man

Real-life Mad Man Scott Cooney (Com ’94) offers the inside scoop.

August 18, 2014

Alumni Tell You How To:

Alumni Tell You How To:

Survive in the wilderness (with kids), make ice cream with a law degree, train for a triathlon and more.

August 15, 2014

What Are the Chances?

What Are the Chances?

Two UVA statisticians explain how close, and yet, how far, the Cavaliers were to winning the 2014 College World Series.

July 22, 2014

Greatest Moments in UVA Sports History (and some we’d like to forget)

Greatest Moments in UVA Sports History (and some we’d like to forget)

Re-live some of the greatest moments in Virginia Sports history.

July 21, 2014

All in a Day’s Work: Mick Jagger, Tina Fey and More

All in a Day’s Work: Mick Jagger, Tina Fey and More

University photographer Dan Addison shares some of his favorite photos.

May 19, 2014

Snap, Post, Repeat

Snap, Post, Repeat

Ken Kipps, vice president of the College Foundation, is the man behind one of UVA’s most popular photo blogs and Instagram accounts.

May 16, 2014

What Your Smart Phone Photos Can't Do

What Your Smart Phone Photos Can’t Do

Art professor William Wylie talks about the work of his advanced photography students.

May 16, 2014

Start Celebrating

Start Celebrating

You might think that UVA was founded in 1819, but that's not the whole story.

April 15, 2014