Spring 2012
Features
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.
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to UVA’s student societies.
News Briefs
Rita Dove receives National Medal of Arts; Students receiving free electrionc texts; Recycling at Scott Stadium; Darden Dean Bruner named Dean of the Year; VQR; Rankings
Eyes on the Olympics
UVA athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
Virginia Trading Cards: Basketball Edition
You thought you’d long outgrown trading cards, but you can still return to your childhood with glimpses of these.
Literary Hoo-O-Meter
The University of Virginia has bit parts and sometimes starring roles in popular fiction. Here we rate novels with our trusty Hoo-O-Meter.
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the UVA Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
Where We Study
When finals are approaching at UVA, the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.
