Claude Clayton Smith is a Professor Emeritus of English at Ohio Northern University, an author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, and the latest winner of our nonfiction essay contest. His winning essay, “Question Mark,” caught our attention with its poignant descriptions of both the beginning and end of a relationship. The essay is featured in [...]
Iris Magazine Spring Release, Featuring Author Ginger Moran
Thursday, April 19 5:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. U.Va. Women's Center Come Wish Print Iris Bon Voyage! To commemorate the release of the last Iris Magazine print edition, the… [more]
Oscar Night America at the Paramount
By Jenni Weatherly, Iris Intern Charlottesville has quite a bit going to keep it on the map in the world of cinema: in particular, on Sunday night, it was home to one of only… [more]
Sharneé Zoll: International Athlete
Sharneé Zoll (CLAS 2008) made headlines and smashed records in her basketball career at U.Va. After college, Sharnee was drafted into the WNBA. Soon thereafter, Sharneé made… [more]
Iris Takes on the Oscars
Awards season is upon us once again, and we at Iris are beyond excited. To prepare for Sunday’s ceremony, some of the interns have given their personal favorites to win the highest… [more]
Q & A with Eleanor Henderson
U.Va. alum Eleanor Henderson is an acclaimed author known for her work as a writer of both fiction and nonfiction. She recently published her novel, Ten Thousand Saints, which… [more]
Keeping Up with Stephanie Marie Garcia
Stephanie Marie Garcia is a woman who travels in many circles in the University community. As a former All-American member of the University’s track team, a current graduate… [more]
Iris Call for Submissions
Have you ever dreamed of being published? Do you have a story to tell? Well, you're in luck! We are currently taking submissions for our back page nonfiction essay. Here is what… [more]



