Hundreds of galaxies, including dozens of curved red-orange lines, bending around two bright, white oval galaxies in the center
Research & Discovery
New Images of Ancient Galactic Behemoths Live Rent-Free in Our Heads
Astronomy professor Kelsey Johnson shares her thoughts on the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A drop of water on a field of wavy blue lines
University News
UVA Electrician Drills a Well in His Kenyan Hometown
Facilities Management employee Peter Chege is working to improve his home village in his spare time.

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Khizr Khan stands at a podium in front of the UVA Rotunda. Ghazala Khan stands next to him.
University News
Presidential Medal of Freedom Awarded to Father of Alumnus Killed in Action in 2004
Following U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan’s death, Khizr Khan “turned pain into purpose to become a foremost defender of the ideals of our Constitution and the embodiment of its highest ideals,” the White House said.
Mason Hereford flips a crepe in a frying pan
Arts & Culture
‘Iron Chef’ Competitor Drew Inspiration From UVA’s Sandwich Scene
Alumnus Mason Hereford, who was a competitor on Netflix’s reality cooking show, “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” credits his time in Charlottesville for his love of sandwiches, his signature dish.
Two women wearing blue gloves talk to each other behind a small fishtank
Research & Discovery
School of Fish: UVA Grad Students Expand the Field of Neuroscience in Mentor’s Lab
In Sarah Kucenas’ lab, graduate students learn to navigate the waters as professional research scientists, in some cases leading to major scientific discoveries.
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