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Ultra Dedicated
Meeting the challenges of long-distance running
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Happy Feat
Members of the U.Va. men’s soccer team savor their win over Akron on Dec. 13 to claim the NCAA championship, the program’s sixth national title. Goalkeeper Diego Restrepo (in blue…
Sports Shorts
Ryan Zimmerman (Col ’06), former U.Va. third baseman, received two major awards for his outstanding play last season with the Washington Nationals. On Nov. 11, he snagged his first Gold…
A Run to Remember
Thomas Jones keeps NFL rushing gains in perspective
Thomas Jones knows that playing in the NFL takes a certain attitude. Preparation for each game is so compressed that it requires forgetting about what just happened on the field,…
High Expectations
After historic year, baseball team enters season with heart of roster—and values—intact
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
Bookmarked: Cavalier News Beat
http://www.virginiasports.com/jeffwhite
If you follow Virginia sports, then Cavalier News Beat should be a regular part of your online reading list. As director of news content for VirginiaSports.com, veteran sportswriter Jeff White…
Winning ‘the Right Way’
Mike London’s values and experience to guide tenure as football coach
The crucible of competition tests the mettle of athletes and coaches, and Mike London is no exception. In his first year as a head coach, he inherited a University of…
Letters to the Editor
An 1887 University of Virginia graduate, George Petrie, was the organizer and coach of Auburn’s first football team in 1892. In honor of U.Va., Petrie chose orange and blue as…
Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship 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.
List of National Championships won by the Cavaliers
Midfielder Tony Tchani helped lead the men’s soccer team to the 2009 NCAA national championship.
London’s Calling
Virginia welcomes back former assistant as head coach
On Dec. 7, the University of Virginia announced that Mike London would be its new football coach.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
Did You Know?
A collection of University esoterica
Do you know which popular soft drink is named for a U.Va. alumnus? Or how about the top-secret military experiments conducted in the shadow of the Rotunda?
HIGHLIGHTS
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
Pioneer of Beer
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
Ultra Dedicated
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
Working Vacation
How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.
