Spring 2025
Features
A Century of Mem
How the gym on the edge of Grounds became a central hub
The Science of Parenting
UVA experts across psychology, education and child development share research-based tips.
Bridging the Divide
Inside President Ryan’s ambitious plan for UVA to be a better neighbor—one of 10 key initiatives in the university’s 2030 Plan.
UVA women dominate in swimming, tennis
The women’s swim team continues to set world records.
BOV talks arts, housing and parking projects
UVA’s Board of Visitors in December took action on three major construction projects.
How the Class of 2029 is shaping up
An early glimpse into the latest admissions cycle
UVA provost to leave for Middlebury College presidency
Ian Baucom joined UVA in 2014 as dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
Accused shooter pleads guilty in 3 deaths on Grounds
The former student accused of fatally shooting three UVA football players pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding at a court hearing Nov. 20.
Speaking in Tons
Beta Bridge, UVA’s community bulletin board, just seems to know when it’s time to clear its cache of messages.
9 illuminating memoirs by UVA alumni
These nonfiction works chronicle some of the diverse experiences of the UVA alumni community.
A big dill: UVA pickleball poised to become powerhouse
With 600 members, the UVA Pickleball Club is the largest club on Grounds. It’s also a burgeoning business, with and an annual budget of about $70,000.
Cooling hot flashes: UVA professor tests new treatment
JoAnn Pinkerton has been working with the drug company Bayer on studies involving a medicine known as elinzanetant.
Letters to the Editor: Spring 2025
Readers share their thoughts on past issues.
From President Ryan: Meaningful Connections Facilitate Hard Conversations
Hoos Connected brings small groups of students together, led by upper-level student facilitators, to meet weekly to talk and engage in activities.
From the Publisher: A New Season of Growth and Connection
Juntos and Reunions are just a few of the ways we are connecting and supporting alumni this spring.
’Hoo’s Your UVA Bestie?
Alumni share how they've maintained lifelong bonds that started on Grounds
