The Rotunda in snow

The Rotunda in snow — Photo by Dan Addison, c/o UVA Public Affairs

Highlights

A hidden cost of shedding pounds

A new study finds that while the medications reduce weight and blood-glucose levels, they can also cause patients to lose muscle mass.

The stairs not taken

A stubborn elevator made headlines when poet Robert Frost visited Grounds in 1960.

Making friends on adult mode

The healthy social ties that may have once felt natural are harder to come by once we grow up. UVA researchers offer insights and strategies.

Old music, new crowds: UVA’s cover band scene

Shows performed by cover bands make up their own corner of the student social scene and can be found in basements, yards, fraternity houses and bars.