Spring 2020
Features
UVA sets aggressive sustainability goals, even as it expands
University commits to shrinking its carbon footprint while expanding its physical one.
One professor put UVA in the race for the A-bomb, or at least he tried
In the race for the A-bomb, Jesse Beams, UVA’s resident centrifuge expert, may have promised more than he could deliver.
‘I made a good magazine’
On his way to the Hall of Fame, legendary Esquire editor David Granger (Grad '81) sat down with us for a Q&A, Esquire-style.
Carr’s Hill reopens
A UVA landmark comes back to life following a rich history and a $14M renovation
Moving down the field
UVA football celebrates best back-to-back seasons in more than a decade.
Amid record applications, UVA issues 6K early offers
The admissions office has seen a record number of applications this year.
Center for Politics appoints first resident scholars
A columnist and a former congresswoman will bring varying perspectives to the center.
BOV Sets Tuition for 2020–21
Tuition increases will affect in-state and out-of-state students.
Health System’s new EVP sees path forward after critical report
Dr. Craig Kent takes the helm after serving as a dean and vice president at Ohio State.
Pat Lampkin to retire
After more than 40 years at UVA, the student affairs chief plans to step down in August.
New York Times bestseller brings diversity to children’s literature
Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison (Col ’10) wants kids to see “a reflection of themselves” in her work.
New & Noteworthy
Catch up on some of the latest reads from alumni and faculty authors.
New book returns spotlight to Richard Jewell
Former U.S. attorney Kent Alexander (Law ’83) tells a fuller account of the 1996 Olympic bombing investigation.
UVA grad thrives as Armorer in The Mandalorian
Emily Swallow (Col '01) says she loves being part of newest Star Wars show, which “brings so much joy.”
Testing Grounds for indie greatness
The story behind the mediocre band that prepped the stars of Pavement and Silver Jews for success.
From the President: UVA’s road to Rhodes, and why it matters
President James E. Ryan discusses the University’s dedication to supporting students’ personal, intellectual and professional development.
Mortarboard messages stand out from the crowds
When it comes to walking the Lawn, some students wear their hearts on their caps.
Power Players: A look at UVA alumni who are senators, reps and a governor
Learn more about the Wahoos in Congress and a governor’s mansion.
Alumna learns craft of Champagne-making during French apprenticeship
Harriet Kiers (Col ’19) hopes to bring new knowledge to her family’s Virginia winery.
Study seeks better identification for a heart disease
Researchers hope to better determine risks for a cause of sudden cardiac death.
Nurture shapes nature in infancy bonding
UVA study suggests early interactions affect gene expression.
New report calls for better support for America’s youth
Based on multidisciplinary research, the report emphasizes the importance such a formative stage of life.
From the Editor
Editor Richard Gard provides a preview of the Spring magazine.
Walkable communities may foster upward economic mobility
The reasons, however, might not be entirely economic.
Reading the Regalia: A Visual Guide to UVA’s Final Exercises
As students prepare to walk the Lawn, take a look at what they’ll be wearing.
Around Alumni Hall
Alumni Association CEO Jen Andrasko announces big plans to celebrate the anniversary of coeducation.
Letters to the Editor
Readers share their thoughts on past issues.
Gene Corrigan, longtime Virginia athletic director, dies at 91
ACC commissioner and longtime Virginia athletic director Corrigan gave UVA athletics a “blueprint for success.”
