Pardon Our French
Paris 1919: A loose translation and the reunion to end all reunions
Founder’s Day, Paris 1919, the great party after the Great War, where they sang the “The Good Old Song” in what passed for French.
University Digest
The Light Goes Out for an Econ Icon: Elzinga’s 3M 9100
The famed overhead projector of Elzinga's Econ 201 class did not survive the move to Culbreth Theatre.
Ryan Hits the Grounds Running
UVA President James E. Ryan gets off to a fast start, taking on tough issues and attracting high-level talent.
Committee Looks at UVA’s Historic Landscape
An advisory committee formed by the Deans Working Group examines the principles of the University's historical figures and spaces.
Miller Center Appointment Draws Controversy
A former official of the Trump administration joins the Miller Center, triggering resignations.
Ramps Tilt Lawn Toward Better Access
New ramps to the Lawn will allow for greater accessibility.
Welcome, Class of 2022
More than 3,800 first-years will join the Wahoo family this fall. Dig into some of the numbers that shape the Class of 2022.
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New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a list of the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Singular Sensation
Alumnus brought his Broadway talents to Charlottesville to direct and choreograph A Chorus Line.
Across the Miles and the Years
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Learning From Monsters
Engineering students study Frankenstein to learn responsible design.
Health Care, not Crime Drama
Introduced to forensic nursing at UVA, Stacey Mitchell (Nurs ’96) makes sure care comes first.
Sesame in Syria
Sherrie Westin (Col ’80) helps bring the early-education programs of Sesame Street to refugee camps in the Middle East.
From the Publisher
UVA Alumni Association President and Virginia Magazine Publisher Jenifer G. Andrasko shares the results of the all-alumni survey.
Williams’ World
Jarmere Jenkins (Col ’13) has found his sweet spot as hitting partner for superstar Serena Williams.
From Bosnia, With Love
A stint in Sarajevo inspired Katie Gar Ward (Col ’08) to do something for the country's many street dogs.
Gratitude for a Grand Old Tree
Take a look back at the McGuffey ash, which loomed large over Pavilion IX for over a century.
Ryan: Two Promises, by Way of Introduction
New president James E. Ryan introduces himself and discusses what alumni can expect from him in the early days of his tenure.
Engineering Entrepreneurship
New efforts at the School of Engineering encourage engineering students to approach problems from an entrepreneur's perspective.
Disconnect to Feel More Connected
Technology, research shows, can prevent meaningful connection, even between parents and children.
It’s hot and getting hotter
Researchers in the Department of Environmental Studies predict that climate change will result in more hot days.
Water for the World
A new tablet, developed by UVA engineers, could hold the answer to clean water for millions.
Letters to the Editor
Readers share their thoughts on past issues.
From the Editor
Editor S. Richard Gard Jr. provides a preview of the magazine’s Fall offerings.
