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Sounding Off
The Virginia Center for Computer Music is making noise
A small outfit with a big reputation, this U.Va. program dispels the notion that computer music is nothing but monotonous bleeps and bloops.
by Laura Parsons
The Accidental Altruist
Why Conor Grennan started an orphanage
He meant to take a year's vacation from his stressful job, but instead he found a new mission on the streets of Kathmandu.
by David A. Maurer
Promises Kept
Wounded Army veteran battles back
After two tours of combat and a suicide bomber's attack that left him badly injured, Dan Glanz is walking the Lawn this spring.
by Patrick Cribben and Dan Heuchert
Altered States
Scientists analyze the near-death experience
For the past 30 years, U.Va. psychiatrist Bruce Greyson has tried to reach a scientific understanding of the phenomenon known as the near-death experience.
by Lee Graves
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