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Spring 2012

Features

Over Seven Billion Served

Over Seven Billion Served

Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.

A New Kind of Leader

A New Kind of Leader

The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'

Wrapped in Mystery

Wrapped in Mystery

A guide to UVA’s student societies.

Jefferson's Secret Bible

Jefferson’s Secret Bible

In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.

Sports

Eyes on the Olympics

Eyes on the Olympics

UVA athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1

Virginia Trading Cards: Basketball Edition

Virginia Trading Cards: Basketball Edition

You thought you’d long outgrown trading cards, but you can still return to your childhood with glimpses of these.

Arts

Literary Hoo-O-Meter

Literary Hoo-O-Meter

The University of Virginia has bit parts and sometimes starring roles in popular fiction. Here we rate novels with our trusty Hoo-O-Meter.

New & Notable

New & Notable

Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.

Spirit of Adventure

Spirit of Adventure

Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family

More Departments

What’s Up, Doc?

What’s Up, Doc?

The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the UVA Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.

1976: A Royal Visit

1976: A Royal Visit

On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.

Where We Study

Where We Study

When finals are approaching at UVA, the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.