Matthew Pearl

Edgar Allan Poe, an earlier UVA student, once complained in a letter that his stepfather spoke to him as if Poe were one of the black slaves; some of the students at UVA surely felt the same about being told what to do by faculty.

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Kat Graham

There's a common misconception that you don't need SPF during the grey winter months, but it's so important to protect skin from UVA/UVB rays year-round.

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Joe Harris

I liked the idea of being one of the foundations for Coach Bennett's program and trying to revive UVa basketball.

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Margaret Brennan

I graduated with a foreign affairs/Middle East studies degree with a minor in Arabic from UVA in 2002.

I miss UVA and Charlottesville a lot but not so much of going to class.

In many cultures, 'uva' symbolizes abundance and celebration, often associated with festivals.

Cultural Significance

'Red' or 'white' before 'uva' specifies the type of wine grape, impacting the wine's flavor.

Color Prefix

'Uva' may also refer to table grapes eaten fresh, not just those used for wine.

Non-Wine Context

'UVA' when referring to the university is spelled out 'U-V-A', not pronounced as a single word.

Pronunciation Clarity

'UVA' is a prestigious institution, sometimes mentioned to convey a strong academic background.

Academic Prestige

Using 'UVA' typically refers to the university within the context of the US, especially Virginia.