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5 alumni-written books about love and romance

5 alumni-written books about love and romance

From a classic beach read to a lyrical multigenerational saga, dive in to these works about love and romance by Wahoo authors

Spring 2024

Cooks’ Books

Cooks’ Books

Whether it’s weekend gatherings, weekday dinners, big holiday meals or tiny moments worth celebrating, these ’Hoos have a recipe for that.

Winter 2023

5 books to transport you back to Grounds

5 books to transport you back to Grounds

Works of fiction set at UVA or in Charlottesville, from a classic detective story to a modern romantic comedy

Fall 2023

Through Roseberry’s lens

Through Roseberry’s lens

Remembering the legacy of photographer Ed Roseberry, who spent decades documenting life at UVA and in Charlottesville

Spring 2023

The Bee Keeper

The Bee Keeper

New York Times puzzle editor Sam Ezersky responded to our questions with anagrams—several of them, specially designed for UVA alumni.

Winter 2022

Three UVA alumni go big on reality competition shows

Three UVA alumni go big on reality competition shows

This year, ’Hoos have starred on LEGO Masters, Iron Chef and The Amazing Race. Here’s how they got there.

Winter 2022

Testing Grounds for indie greatness

Testing Grounds for indie greatness

The story behind the mediocre band that prepped the stars of Pavement and Silver Jews for success.

Spring 2020

New York Times bestseller brings diversity to children’s literature

New York Times bestseller brings diversity to children’s literature

Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison (Col ’10) wants kids to see “a reflection of themselves” in her work.

Spring 2020

Power Players: A look at UVA alumni who are senators, reps and a governor

Power Players: A look at UVA alumni who are senators, reps and a governor

Learn more about the Wahoos in Congress and a governor’s mansion.

Spring 2020

‘I made a good magazine’

‘I made a good magazine’

On his way to the Hall of Fame, legendary Esquire editor David Granger (Grad '81) sat down with us for a Q&A, Esquire-style.

Spring 2020

UVA grad thrives as Armorer in The Mandalorian

UVA grad thrives as Armorer in The Mandalorian

Emily Swallow (Col '01) says she loves being part of newest Star Wars show, which “brings so much joy.”

Spring 2020

Poets Dove, Dargan take home big honors

Poets Dove, Dargan take home big honors

Rita Dove and one of her former students demonstrate the dominance of the Creative Writing program.

Winter 2019

Esther Bell adds to her national renown as a museum curator

Esther Bell adds to her national renown as a museum curator

The alumna thrives on bringing unseen and undiscovered masterpieces to light.

Winter 2019

Book Review: Trick Mirror

Book Review: Trick Mirror

Jia Tolentino (Col ’09) ponders culture and complicity in her bestselling book.

Winter 2019

Three Wahoos and their coach win the Women’s World Cup

Three Wahoos and their coach win the Women’s World Cup

UVA’s year of championships goes global.

Fall 2019

The Poets Among Us

The Poets Among Us

Here’s a roundup of recently published poets from UVA’s Area Program in Poetry Writing along with a small sample of their work.

Summer 2019

It’s Not Biased to Gasp

It’s Not Biased to Gasp

A Wahoo sportswriter pauses to ponder

Summer 2019

Georgia O’Keeffe’s UVA Years

Georgia O’Keeffe’s UVA Years

Before her fame, O'Keeffe spent several summers at UVA, with notable results.

Spring 2019

On the Beat

On the Beat

UVA grads find success in journalism.

Spring 2019

Ready to Spin Off

Ready to Spin Off

Jason George (Com ’94) looks back on his time at UVA while looking forward to his role as a firefighter in a Grey’s Anatomy spin-off.

Summer 2018

Brennan takes Face the Nation reins from fellow alum

Brennan takes Face the Nation reins from fellow alum

Margaret Brennan (Col ’02) follows alumnus John Dickerson (Col ’91) as the host of the CBS show.

Summer 2018

Making the Scene

Making the Scene

Lear deBessonet (Col ’02) and Jon Provan (Col ’09) are proving themselves in New York theater

Spring 2018