Alice Berry

I n December 2022, when University of Virginia Librarian and Dean of Libraries Leo Lo worked for another institution, students began asking for books and articles that did not exist. It alarmed him.

Ian Mullins is an associate professor of sociology. His path to academia has been nontraditional. (Photo by Lathan Goumas, University Communications)

From left to right, Axis company members Jean Pablo Crespo Rodriguez (known as JanpiStar), Hannah Westbrook, Julie Hasushi and Alaja Badalich lead a teaching workshop at UVA. (Photo by Tom Daly)

Simone Minor, an Echols Scholar and a Ridley Scholar, is set to graduate in May with majors in global public health and sociology. (Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)

S cience is lying, and nicotine is good for you, according to a wave of new health and wellness influencers, including celebrity fitness coach and former “Biggest Loser” host Jillian Michaels and Andrew Huberman, a tenured professor at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, best known for his wellness podcast, “The Huberman Lab.”

I t will only take three days for the University of Virginia’s Class of 2026 to get through Valediction, walk the Lawn and wear the honors of Honor. Their graduation photos, however, will last decades.

On Grounds and on top of mountains, these UVA grads say the University shaped them. (Contributed photos; illustration by Johnny Utterback, University Communications)

Ishan Bhikha practices his favorite hobby – cutting hair – right in front of the Rotunda.

(Illustration by Johnny Utterback, University Communications)

Lauren Oliver’s new novel, “The Girl in the Lake,” draws inspiration from UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies and its research into extraordinary human experiences. (Contributed photos)