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Memories of the University During the 1950s
Past issues of the University of Virginia Magazine aroused pleasant memories that occurred during the spring of 1945 and the school year 1957-58 in Charlottesville and at the University of
In the last issue of Virginia Magazine, I described the strategic planning process that was just beginning in Charlottesville. A few months later, we are seeing the first fruition
Christopher Sprigman discusses "The Knockoff Economy" and what he reads for inspiration.
A mother works to find a cure for her son's syndrome
Alumna Audrey Davidow Lapidus writes about how a rare genetic syndrome has shaped her son's life as well as her own.
A roundup of some of the University's top news briefs.
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A new blog from Special Collections highlights some of the library's 16 million objects.
Students earn prestigious scholarships
Hilary Hurd (Col '13) and Joseph Riley (Col '13) have received two of the nation's highest academic honors.
Agency issues sanction related to University governance
In December, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges placed U.Va. on warning for one year. Here is an explanation of what that means for the University.
U.Va. at the top of recent rankings
The University's reputation as one of the best values among public institutions has received a slight uptick with the recent release of two lists measuring value.
Alumnus John Howard shares some of the lessons he learned about life and money while at the University.
Common chemical could have lasting effects on genes
BPA, a chemical found in everything from soda bottles to store receipts, could affect genes that play a role in social behavior across generations.
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The Quality of Souls
Alumna Audrey Davidow Lapidus writes about how a rare genetic syndrome has shaped her son's life as well as her own.
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Rethinking the Way We Learn
Professor Daniel Willingham knows why students don't like school— it's all in how the brain works.
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Against the Odds
Sean Doolittle's long, strange baseball journey
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The School of Athens
One of Raphael's most famous frescoes has enjoyed its own renaissance at the University.
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Make It Stick
Physics professor Lou Bloomfield sets out to fix a wobbly table and discovers a substance that might do much more.
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Unearthing Slavery at the University of Virginia
Recent discoveries on Grounds raise questions about the history of slavery.
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Top 5 Lists
Want to know the top 5 hidden gems around Grounds? The all-time leading sports scorers? Top foods at the dining hall?
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War Stories
Generations of alumni reflect on military life over the past century, sharing stories of world wars and major American operations in Asia and the Middle East.
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Money
Logan Sachon (Col '05) writes openly and honestly about finances, a subject once considered taboo, on the website The Billfold.
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Blue Books
The agony and ecstasy of final exams (including excerpts from real blue book exams).
- Changes to the Honor System 2013
