Summer 2013
Features
Beyond the Names
The stories of the men and women behind the dorm names on Grounds.
Medicine for the Soul
Photo Essay: Chaplains provide another dimension of care at the UVA Hospital.
Lean on Me
The Young Women Leaders Program, which pairs middle school girls with college women mentors, goes global.
The Secret Life of Plants and Trees
Learn about the defense mechanisms of some of nature's most cunning survivors.
What’s the Big Idea?
From superfast rocket engines to a book on common sense, here's a look at some UVA research that could change the world.
News Briefs
A roundup of some of the University's top news briefs.
Boston Connections
Boston Marathon bombing effects felt in University community.
A Roof With a View
University photographer Dan Addison captured pictures of the new Rotunda roof and oculus during renovations.
Honorable Intentions
In a late-February vote, students voted to add an informed retraction option to the University's Honor System. Students voted on two proposals.
The House that George Built
Have a look around the football program's new indoor practice facility and meet the team's four new coaches.
Aquaman
Swimming and diving coach Mark Bernardino is the longest-tenured coach at UVA. What's the secret to his success? He'll say it's everyone else.
We Are the Champions
An infographic of Cavalier dominance in spring sports.
Top Athletes
Soccer player Caroline Miller and tennis player Jarmere Jenkins received annual top athlete awards for 2013.
Sixth Sense
After losing his sight, alumnus Ty Thompson discovers the joys of golf.
New & Notable
Five new books from UVA alumni.
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
A list of top-selling books at the UVA Bookstore.
Vanishing Cultures
Alumnus Taylor Weidman works to safeguard indigenous communities through photography.
Required Reading
Professor Rosalyn Berne discusses her new science fiction novel, "Waiting in the Silence."
Saving Sulgrave Manor
Three alumni work to preserve George Washington's ancestral home.
“The Hand That Held the Dagger”
FDR delivers his famous “hand that held the dagger” speech in Mem Gym.
Milestones for Ridley
Past and present Ridley Scholars gathered together to celebrate Ridley's 25th anniversary.
R&D Briefs
Researchers at UVA test out a handheld ultrasound device, a scalpel-free brain surgery method and a cancer-fighting protein.
What I’ve Learned
UVA housekeeping supervisor reflects on 37 years on the job.
Changing the World, One Project at a Time
President Sullivan discusses some of the exciting research projects undergraduate students will take on this summer.
Born Digital
What if an author donates a collection of work on a floppy disk? Or a hard drive that only runs Frogger and WordPerfect?
The Curious Case of Jerry Reid
Jerry Reid, an undergraduate student, is a typical student in every way—except one.
