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Behind the Scenes
A look within the University’s operations
At an institution as large as U.Va., it’s easy to forget that it consists of many individually moving parts. We profile a few of the 13,500 employees who keep the University humming every day.
By Sierra Bellows, Michelle Cuevas and Paul Evans

 

The Tibetan Connection
The University’s unique relationship with an ancient culture
The people and culture of Tibet have been a part of the U.Va. community for decades, and a new center provides a fresh link to an area of growing international focus.
by Ed Crews

 

The Vanished Prince
In the footsteps of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Howard Scherry’s life direction was determined early on, when as a student he encountered the words of the legendary aviator and author.
by Maura Singleton

 

New World Views
Map collection charts course of understanding
Did you know Virginia was once believed to be only a 10 days’ march from the Sea of China? An exhibit at the Special Collections Library shows how views of North America evolved as navigation, printing and cartography advanced.
by Lee Graves

 

The University and the Civil War
New book offers a fictional account grounded in fact
Nick Taylor’s debut novel, The Disagreement, is set at the University’s Medical School during the tumult of the Civil War.
by Paul Evans

 




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