Scaling Up
A quest to take experiential learning to new heights
A law school climb to Everest base camp could set a new baseline in global learning.
University Digest
New diversity chief comes from Mizzou
Kevin G. McDonald takes over as UVA’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion on Aug. 1.
Thinking Big
The Class of 2020’s student leaders bring big ideas, diverse experiences.
BOV approves upper-division tuition rate for College, rescinds tuition increase for next year
The executive committee voted in April to maintain current in-state undergraduate tuition, but changes are on the horizon.
UVA announces new Batten School dean
Ian H. Solomon brings more than 20 years of experience at the local, national and international levels.
UVA boosts minimum wage to $15 per hour
The raise should better reflect the cost of living.
A New Corner for UVA
Ambitious plans to remake Emmet/Ivy area start with a hotel and conference center.
Sports
Arts
The Poets Among Us
Here’s a roundup of recently published poets from UVA’s Area Program in Poetry Writing along with a small sample of their work.
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a list of the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
More Departments
UVA men’s lacrosse NCAA championship run may feel familiar—but it’s different
The NCAA championship won by Virginia men’s lacrosse—the program’s sixth—was no carbon copy of the men’s basketball title captured seven weeks earlier.
Around Alumni Hall
President Jenifer G. Andrasko (Darden ’10) and Jason Life (Col ’94, Educ ’96) share how the Alumni Association connects with alumni.
A Good Example of Great
President James E. Ryan (Law '92) shares how he hopes UVA can be an example of excellence paired with purpose.
Only 59 Years Apart
Two recent grads have much in common, just not their age.
Larger than Architecture
Alumna deploys success in video game to design buildings that help heal.
Researchers find potential new weapon for battling sepsis
A commonly used antidepressant may be a promising treatment.
Social class movers may bring special value to the workplace
Their “cultural toolkit” contributes a unique perspective.
Battling Cervical Cancer
Hopeful, UVA researchers target the dangerous disease.
Match Madness
After years of hard work, medical students find their future in an envelope.
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 Summer offerings.
