Department: Features
Unearthing Slavery at the University of Virginia
Recent discoveries on Grounds raise questions about the history of slavery.
Spring 2013
What We Talk About When We Talk About Money
Logan Sachon (Col '05) writes openly and honestly about finances, a subject once considered taboo, on the website The Billfold.
Spring 2013
Rethinking the Way We Learn
Professor Daniel Willingham knows why students don't like school— it's all in how the brain works.
Spring 2013
War Stories
Generations of alumni reflect on military life over the past century, sharing stories of world wars and major American operations in Asia and the Middle East.
Spring 2013
Meet the Machines
Take a look at four cool machines that help UVA doctors, students and researchers expand the limits of their fields.
Winter 2012
The Way of the Future
Coursera opens the University to the world. More than 60,000 students have signed up for UVA's five online courses.
Winter 2012
Time After Time
A major Rotunda renovation is underway. Like the changing architecture of the Rotunda itself, the debris from previous renovations tells a story.
Winter 2012
Blood Bond
Dr. Mary Laughlin and football coach Mike London try to improve the survival rate for those afflicted with cancer and blood disorders.
Winter 2012
The Gathering Storm
The events of June were specific to UVA, but the issues that set the state are shared by all public universities.
Fall 2012
Personal Perspectives
A collection of op-eds from those involved in the leadership crisis and from those who closely observed it
Fall 2012
Q&A With the Rector
Fall 2012
High Stakes in the Boardroom
As the challenges facing UVA increase, the job of the BOV becomes increasingly complex.
Fall 2012
After the Storm
Following a time of turbulence and change, what are UVA's new opportunities and challenges?
Fall 2012
The Marriage Crisis
UVA researchers explore the ways that marriage has changed and look toward the future of the institution.
Summer 2012
The Evolution of Depression
A UVA psychiatrist believes that depression is a biological adaption and must have an upside.
Summer 2012
Cool Stuff for Summer
UVA faculty and alumni explore a few ways to get the best out of your summer.
Summer 2012
Scenes From the University: A Photo Essay
Summer 2012
Life During Wartime
New blog documents the Civil War in letters, day by day, exactly 150 years later.
Summer 2012
Inside the Jefferson Bible
Spring 2012
Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.
Spring 2012
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Spring 2012
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
Spring 2012
Voices of the Class of 2015
Winter 2011
