Summer 2012

Features

The Marriage Crisis
UVA researchers explore the ways that marriage has changed and look toward the future of the institution.

The Evolution of Depression
A UVA psychiatrist believes that depression is a biological adaption and must have an upside.

Cool Stuff for Summer
UVA faculty and alumni explore a few ways to get the best out of your summer.

Life During Wartime
New blog documents the Civil War in letters, day by day, exactly 150 years later.

Top Dog
George struts the halls of Alderman and the stage at Westminster with equal prowess.

Bookmarked: The Art of the Matter
A new UVA archive digitizes manuscripts related to da Vinci's Treatise on Painting.

Leaps & Bounds
Virginia's sparkling new track facility and its ACC champs

After Disaster Strikes
Matthew Miller's incredible story of recovery, written by a fellow UVA grad.

Hall of Famer
Ralph Sampson takes his place among basketball's greatest stars

Playing Bird On Broadway
Tug Coker stars in Magic/Bird

On Top of Pop Culture
“Reliable Source” columnist Amy Argetsinger has the scoop on the buzz

Borges in Charlottesville
How the work of a Latin-American literary giant found a home at UVA.

A Walk to Remember
The history of Final Exercises at UVA.

What’s the Rush?
Pressure for success raises questions about the pace of life

A Way to Remember
Charity lacrosse tournament honors students.

R&D Briefs
Can you heat a home with computers? Do social safety net programs work? How long does it take high-fat foods to clog your arteries?

Admission FAQs
What standardized tests play a role in the UVA undergraduate admission process?