A Space Odyssey
Beginning in the 1960s and continuing through the most recent shuttle flight, U.Va. alumni have journeyed beyond the earth's bounds to work--and walk--in space. READ MORE »
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Have you gone green?
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All Fired Up
Eric Jao worked as a network engineer while moonlighting at D.C.’s hottest clubs, until he was discovered by Madonna. Watch a video of him DJ.

Laying a Foundation
Coach Tony Bennett discusses philosophy and goals.

Holding Steady
This year’s U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of America’s best colleges yielded a familiar outcome for the University.

Desegregating U.Va.
What was it like to be one of the University's first black students?

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.

All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?

Who makes the TV shows you love?
HBO’s Janet Graham Borba (Col ’79) fires up the small screen.

1979: Preppie Profiler
Tom Shadyac's infamous poster pokes fun at preppies.

Small Town, Big Acts
Renovated venues have helped bring an impressive assortment of musical headliners to Grounds.

From Pennsylvania Avenue to Sesame Street
Westin trades politics for puppets.
IN YOUR WORDS
A Volunteer’s Perspective
by C. Bruce Williams (Grad '76)

Excerpts taken from C. Bruce Williams’ personal diary:
My host’s name is Zurab Janelidze. He is the new generation of businessman in Georgia, having founded an herb-growing company named Herbia… MORE »
No Guts No Glory
by Candice S. Cook (Col '00)

The University of Virginia was never supposed to be where I attended college. For as long as I can remember, my mother had her heart set on my attending a… MORE »
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Alumni who have “the right stuff”
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We hate to see our kids suffer and be in pain, but pain is a feature to learn from. What young people need is the chance to struggle with challenges. We need to let them be adults.
— Joseph Allen (Col '80), professor of psychology and director of clinical training at U.Va. He and his wife, Claudia Worrell Allen (Grad '96), are coauthors of a new book, “Escaping the Endless Adolescence.’’MORE QUOTES »












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