The memory of alumnus Patrick Sean Murphy, who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center, lives on through his children – and a scholarship created for UVA students affected by 9/11.
Alumnus Dan Friedman lost his father, Andrew, at the World Trade Center. Andrew’s legacy lives on through his twin sons and their company, founded to give back to other 9/11 families.
Twenty years later, six UVA experts reflect on how 9/11 prompted cultural shifts in policy, religion, literature and more.
It happened when they were very young, but these students still see the influence of 9/11 on their lives, from their hometowns and families to their career choices today.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, UVA Today is highlighting stories that show some of the many ways that this momentous event intersects with the UVA community.
The new discovery could rewrite medical textbooks, change how scientists understand two important hormone receptors and lead researchers to reevaluate drug designs.
UVA Biocomplexity Institute researchers are founding partners of a new NSF-funded national research institute that will develop solutions for some of agriculture’s biggest problems.
From NCAA champion to NBA champion, Diakite has had a great run – and he says he’s just getting started.