Reinventing Life
The strange and wondrous science of biological technology
Students at the University are creating new organisms by splicing DNA. How does synthetic biology work? What are its dangers and benefits? And how might it change the world?
University Digest
News Briefs
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
Recent Graduate Wins Rhodes
A New Era
Bygone Yearbook
Long one of the best resources for glimpsing the history of student life at UVA, Corks and Curls now appears to belong to history.
Everything That’s Old Is New Again
The Inside Story
Peaceful Stones
Filthy Fun
Winning ‘the Right Way’
Bookmarked: Cavalier News Beat
Sports
Ultra Dedicated
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
High Expectations: UVA Baseball
High Expectations
UVA baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
Sophie Speidel, ultrarunner
Happy Feat
Sports Shorts
A Run to Remember
Arts
Book Maker
Alumna Kristin Adolfson creates paper and print art pieces that address contemporary issues.
The Song Collector
Required Reading: Jennifer Burns
New & Notable
Six new books from alumni and faculty.
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore: October through December 2010
More Departments
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
President’s Letter: Building Blocks
How to Win an Argument
A Curious Feline
Admission FAQs
Online, In Touch
R&D Briefs
What, Me Worry?
Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
Working Vacation
Alternative Spring Break brings UVA students to places that offer different pleasures than Fort Lauderdale.
Letters to the Editor
