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The homemade meals fueling UVA’s 7-foot center

From the Editor: Nigerian UVA basketball player Ugo Onyenso followed his nose to a fellow Nigerian student’s kitchen. She now supplies him with home-cooked meals. Read their story and catch up on the week’s other top stories.

The secret to this Hoo’s basketball success? A Darden School student’s Nigerian cooking

The secret to this Hoo’s basketball success? A Darden School student’s Nigerian cooking

An impromptu meeting connected Ugo Onyenso with a fellow Nigerian who now keeps him stocked with a taste of home.

In memoriam: Philip Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science

In memoriam: Philip Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science

The leader, who propelled the school from a concept to national recognition, had mesothelioma.

The Corner’s running coach has routes for you

The Corner’s running coach has routes for you

Ahead of the Charlottesville Ten Miler’s 50th race, running coach Mark Lorenzoni shares favorite routes starting at the UVA Rotunda.

Tails of service: A comfort dog arrives as a K-9 hero retires

Tails of service: A comfort dog arrives as a K-9 hero retires

“Gentle giant” Woody brings calm to patients as police K-9 Nahla retires, leaving a selfless legacy of safety and head scratches.

UVA community members help people with disabilities hit the slopes

UVA community members help people with disabilities hit the slopes

Meet some of the students and staff volunteering with Wintergreen Adaptive Sports to help make winter sports accessible for everyone.

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