Spring 2018
Features
Faces of Grounds
They have long tenure, but they don’t grade and they don’t judge. They make you feel at home.
Antiwar Stories
May Days 1970: The week that would change UVA forever, through the eyes of those who were there.
Color Bind
Excavation uncovers a dilemma: Should the colonnade be the bright white of our time or the unpainted tan of Jefferson’s?
News Briefs
Catch up on some of the news from around the University.
Three ’Hoos Earn Marshall Scholarships
Three ’Hoos receive funds to study in the United Kingdom next year.
Strategic Investments
Take a look at how the University is using the Strategic Investment Fund.
Cavalier Inn, Villa Diner to close
Two Charlottesville establishments are slated for demolition to lend space for future Ivy Corridor buildings.
A Place to Remember
A new space between Clemons and Alderman libraries provides a place for students to reflect.
Top Tackler Wins ‘Academic Heisman’
Former top UVA linebacker Micah Kiser was awarded a $25,000 scholarship for his achievements in the classroom.
The Whole Package
The Cavaliers have proven consistent throughout the season, even without an all-star, and they hope their versatility holds up in the tournaments.
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a list of the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Making the Scene
Lear deBessonet (Col ’02) and Jon Provan (Col ’09) are proving themselves in New York theater
Learning to Grow
A January Term class teaches students to ask better questions and to be open to challenge in school and in life.
A Day in the (Busy) Life
Second-year basketball player Jocelyn Willoughby takes readers through a typical day full of school and sports.
UVA Researchers Gain New Insights on Macular Degeneration
Researchers have identified an enzyme that influences macular degeneration, a discovery that could lead to more specific treatments.
UVA-Led Study Finds Montessori Model Can Close Achievement Gap
UVA professor's study suggests new benefits of the Montessori school model.
Tackling the Opioid Epidemic
Researchers examine causes of the opioid crisis and take aim at solutions from different perspectives.
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 Spring offerings.
From the Publisher
UVA Alumni Association President and Virginia Magazine Publisher Jenifer Andrasko is excited for what is to come and asks alumni to make their voices heard.
Greeks Bearing Gifts
From scholarships to Rotunda restoration, Greek organizations are giving back and standing out in a big way.
UVA’s Multiplier Effect in the Commonwealth
University President Teresa Sullivan shares her thoughts about UVA's value throughout the Commonwealth.
Tom the Builder
Thomas Jefferson was a visionary leader--and a meticulous construction manager.
