‘Joy in Plain Sight’: Alumna’s New Book Celebrates Wonder in the Ordinary
Katya Davydova says her book is not a how-to guide to finding joy, but she’s happy to offer our readers some ideas!
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection Launches Book and Virtual Exhibition
A new book and website tell the story of a small group of Aboriginal artists from Australia who changed the face of global art history – and the resources were produced by the only museum dedicated to Aboriginal Australian art in the United States, the University of Virginia’s Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection.
Alumnus Captures a Photo of the Rotunda That You Have to See to Believe
Nothing was going to stop UVA alumnus Brennan Gilmore from capturing the photo of a lifetime.
Born to Write: Meet the Undergrad Who Has Already Published Three Fantasy Novels
University of Virginia third-year student E.G. Radcliff knew she liked storytelling long before she could even read or write. When she was 4 years old, she dictated stories to her father, who patiently wrote them down.
Virginia Commission for the Arts Announces $30,000 in Artist Fellowship Awards, Including Two UVA Professors
‘Brighter Than Ever’: A 20th Lighting of the Lawn for the History Books
Jubilant students, faculty, and staff gathered on the University of Virginia’s Lawn for the 20th anniversary of Lighting of the Lawn, a beloved tradition launched by students to forge unity after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
UVA Pop Culture Expert Dissects the ‘Fab Four’ as New Beatles Documentary Drops
It is hard to overstate the impact The Beatles had on rock ’n’ roll, as evidenced by a recent conversation with Jack Hamilton, an associate professor of American studies and media studies at the University of Virginia.
Lighting of the Lawn, Concerts, New Boar’s Head ‘Winter Wander’ Ring in the Holidays
The theme of UVA’s 20th annual Lighting of the Lawn is “Brighter Than Ever” and will feature dozens of student groups, including a cappella performances, a poem read by surprise guests, and a unique music and light show.
21 New Books by UVA Faculty and Alumni for the End of ’21
From Civil War history to young adult novels, this selection of new books by University of Virginia faculty and alumni covers a range of topics and should appeal to a variety of readers.
Faculty Spotlight: Writing Can Return Some of What the Pandemic Has Taken Away
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Charlotte Matthews worked to give her students one thing: space to tell their stories.