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In the Age of Slavery

In the Age of Slavery

Henry Martin was born into slavery. He would later become the University’s bell ringer.

January 12, 2012

Following the Flow

Following the Flow

Winter 2011

Our National Time Bomb

Our National Time Bomb

UVA experts explain the debt and deficit and their possible consequences for America.

Fall 2011

Rockin' the Grounds

Rockin’ the Grounds

A visual stroll through some magical moments provided by bands that made their mark on the music scene at UVA.

Summer 2011

Physical Science

Physical Science

John Brenkus, creator and host of ESPN’s Sport Science, explains the physics and physiology of four UVA athletes.

Spring 2011

Memory

Memory

Researchers explore how we remember, what we remember and why we forget.

Summer 2010

Twelve Ways to Toast the Season

Twelve Ways to Toast the Season

A 12-pack of beers brewed especially for the season, all of which make for colorful additions to holiday gatherings.

December 8, 2009

Portrait of a Confessed Slowpoke

Portrait of a Confessed Slowpoke

How does a comic writer come up with jokes? Jen Sorensen, author of the cartoon Slowpoke, reveals the secrets of humor.

Fall 2009

The Power of Normal

The Power of Normal

All UVA students are heavy drinkers, right? Wrong. The National Social Norms Institute at UVA addresses common misperceptions.

Winter 2008

A Sound for All Seasons

A Sound for All Seasons

Student leadership, always at the heart of UVA's band, is helping guide the group to a new level.

Summer 2008

The Fast Track to...Where?

The Fast Track to…Where?

Rosalyn Berne (Col ’79, Grad ’99) looks at the rapid pace of change and asks researchers and students alike about the shape of the future.

Spring 2008

Perspective: ‘I’m living my life’

Perspective: ‘I’m living my life’

Randy Pausch's obsession with time management took on new significance with his cancer diagnosis.

Spring 2008

Blue, Orange and Green

Blue, Orange and Green

Though the pace of change might not suit everyone, UVA is moving toward a greener future on many fronts.

Winter 2007

Emerging Winemakers

Emerging Winemakers

October 12, 2007

Rocking the Troops

Rocking the Troops

Sons of Bill have adventures and misadventures during their July 2007 tour of Asia.

September 1, 2007

Altered States

Altered States

For the past 30 years, UVA psychiatrist Bruce Greyson has tried to reach a scientific understanding of the phenomenon known as the near-death experience.

Summer 2007

Reflections of a Survivor

Reflections of a Survivor

We Are Marshall, based on a 1960 plane crash that claimed the lives of Marshall University's football team, brings many emotions to the surface again for Mary Jane Tolley (Educ '66), whose husband, Rick Tolley (Educ '64), was the team's head football coach.

Winter 2006

Shades of Blue and Gray

Shades of Blue and Gray

Civil War scholar Gary Gallagher surveys the visual arts to show how attitudes toward the war continue to change.

Fall 2006

Queen of Slag

Queen of Slag

Hailed as the toxic beauty queen of brownfield remediation, landscape architect Julie Bargmann is helping to regenerate forsaken sites and bring them back into the community fold.

Summer 2006