Sam Grossman

Dec 6, 2024 | uvamagazine.org | Sam Grossman

Minecraft GroundsEstimated hours spent: 80 to 120 After graduating from UVA in May 2020, Alec Husted (Col ’20) found himself facing two problems: He missed Grounds and, thanks to COVID, he had too much time on his hands. The solution? Recreate the University in Minecraft, the popular video game that allows users to build three-dimensional worlds with virtual blocks.

Apr 24, 2024 | uvamagazine.org | Sam Grossman

UVA schools earned high marks in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 rankings of graduate programs. The law school jumped from No. 8 last year to No. 4 this year, tying with Duke University, the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University. It remains the country’s top public law school. Along with several of its peer schools, UVA law in 2023 suspended cooperation with the U.S. News and World Report rankings and decided to stop supplying data.

Jan 31, 2024 | uvamagazine.org | Sam Grossman

In 2019, we published our first iteration of Wedded Wahoos, and now, five years later, we wanted to highlight more Cavalier couples. From a chance encounter on Tinder to a proposal painted on Beta Bridge, these stories all have one thing in common: They led to a Wahoo wedding. Tiffany Spragans Duck (Col ’11) and David Duck (Col ’09) David and Tiffany’s relationship started off with a Valentine’s Day singing telegram.

Oct 9, 2023 | uvamagazine.org | Sam Grossman

Maggie8-month-old bloodhoundUVA Police K-9 in Training Once she completes her training—in January 2024, if all goes to plan—Maggie will be a certified tracking dog, using her powerful scent receptors to find missing people at the University and in surrounding areas. Training includes sniffing anything from an article of clothing to a penny someone touched.

Jun 22, 2023 | islandernews.com | Sam Grossman