Hoo You Know is a weekly career newsletter for UVA students and alumni who want real insight into what comes next.
Each issue distills conversations with UVA alumni into bite-sized, actionable lessons — the kind you’d normally only get in a coffee chat or internship. Through recurring sections like Cold Open, Turning Point, Industry Insider, and If I Were You, readers hear alumni break down how they got started, what challenges they faced, and the advice they’d give their younger selves.
We’ve featured alumni like Former UVA President Jim Ryan, CNN CFO Adam Cohn, Men’s Basketball Coach Ryan Odom, and Hoos across finance, media, AI, startups, law, real estate, and more. No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just the decisions, mistakes, and strategies that actually shaped their careers.
Across dozens of interviews, patterns emerge: success rarely follows a straight line, every industry has misconceptions, and the best advice comes from those who’ve lived it.
Think of it as your networking shortcut — a way to tap into alumni wisdom without chasing down 100 coffee chats.
If you’re a student: you’ll get practical ideas and perspective to make smarter career choices.
If you’re an alum: you’ll see how other Hoos are carving their paths — and maybe even share your own.
Every week, hundreds of UVA students read Hoo You Know to learn from alumni who’ve already walked the path they’re on. If you’ve got a story, lessons, or insights that could help the next generation of Hoos, let’s get it in front of them.
Reach out at [email protected]m. It’s low-lift on your end — a 30-minute chat over Zoom or phone that’s turned into email format. Your story could make a real difference for students figuring out their next steps.