Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship (above) to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.
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The Kennedys at Virginia
In March 1958, then-Senator John F. Kennedy, his wife, Jackie, and his brothers Robert and Ted attended Law Day at U.Va.
Who makes the TV shows you love?
HBO’s Janet Graham Borba (Col ’79) fires up the small screen.
From Pennsylvania Avenue to Sesame Street
Westin trades politics for puppets.
Desegregating U.Va.
What was it like to be one of the University's first black students?
Holding Steady
This year’s U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of America’s best colleges yielded a familiar outcome for the University.
Bringing the Hospital to the People
Inside beige tents, medical staff from the University of Virginia provide free health care to anyone who comes to the Wise County Fairgrounds. Meet a few of the people who depend on the Remote Area Medical clinic for medical treatment, as well as those who volunteer their services.
Supersized Ring
Astronomers recently found the largest planetary ring in the solar system swirling around Saturn.
Celebrating Service
Madison House grew from the efforts of U.Va. volunteers to help storm victims.
Laying a Foundation
Coach Tony Bennett discusses philosophy and goals.
London’s Calling
On Dec. 7, the University of Virginia announced that Mike London would be its new football coach.
IN YOUR WORDS
A Blueprint for Success
by Jim Donovan (faculty)
After two degrees from MIT, one from Harvard, a couple decades in the business world and a semester teaching at U.Va. Law, I certainly don’t claim to know everything. But…
Young Boy with an “Old Person” Disease
by Darice Jamison (Col ’91)
When people think about arthritis, they often think of it as an old person’s disease—certainly not something that affects children. Unfortunately, that is a misconception; in fact, juvenile arthritis (JA)…
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The rules of the program ... there are three, and they’re simple: Go to class. ... Show class. Show class in everything you do. Show class and humility in victory. Show class in adversity and defeat. And last is to treat people with dignity and respect.
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