Lee, an award-winning filmmaker with more than 30 films under his belt, spoke at the Paramount Theater on Saturday before screening two of his films: “4 Little Girls” and “I Can’t Breathe.”

Virginia’s new governor attended one of four programs at UVA’s Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. Each one trains Virginians for public office at every level, from the governor’s mansion to local school boards.

The Hollywood producer has brought us both “Breaking Bad” and “The Notebook” – and many other films.

The 30th annual Virginia Film Festival will bring thousands of moviegoers and a star-studded guest list to downtown Charlottesville this weekend to enjoy more than 150 films.

Volunteers gathered Thursday in UVA’s Scholars’ Lab to cross-check open-source maps with satellite images of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, providing valuable intelligence for relief agencies hard at work on the island.

Representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter testified this week in Congress about how Russian actors are manipulating their users. Our resident social media expert, Siva Vaidhyanathan, explains what might be going on in your newsfeed.

Robert “Bob” Hardaway Jr. enrolled at UVA immediately after World War II ended. More than a half-century later, he is still an active presence at UVA as hundreds of students benefit from the personal finance course he supports.

On Thursday, the federal government released thousands of previously classified files related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Students at UVA’s Center for Politics were among the scholars combing through them.

Gatto, a classroom support technician, is a self-taught sculptor who has turned his love of classic horror films into an extraordinary exhibition, showcasing his own recreations of iconic characters like Dracula, Gill-Man and the Mummy.

The Free Bridge Quintet, featuring five faculty members from UVA’s McIntire Department of Music, has been delighting Charlottesville for two decades. They will celebrate with a special anniversary concert Saturday.