Most company executives fervently believe their firm must grow or die. So did Edward Hess, a professor of business at the University of Virginia, who had previously made his living as an investment banker and strategy consultant helping to finance growth companies. But when he started studying corporate growth in 2002, he was surprised to find that much of what he believed about the purity of growth – and what you probably still believe – was wrong.
The University of Virginia’s Larry Sabato, arguably one of the most accurate election forecasters in the country in the Crystal Ball forecasts issued by him and his top team, is now making his final prediction: the Republicans will take the House and the Democrats will retain the Senate — but he doesn’t rule out a GOP surprise on the Senate front given post-World War II political trending.
More than a hundred people turned out to put a stop to domestic violence Wednesday night. The White Ribbon Campaign sponsored an open discussion about the issue at the Newcomb Hall Ballroom. A group of students formed the White Ribbon Campaign last year in response to incidents on grounds and in Charlottesville.
Larry Sabato
Professor of Politics and director of the Center for Politics
Midterm blowout: 50 or more Dem seats set to fall in the election
The Hill.com / Oct. 26
and
Alex Sink cheats in Florida debate. Will it matter?
Christian Science Monitor / Oct. 26
Isaac Wood
Director of communications, Center for Politics
Obama will campaign for Perriello on Friday in Charlottesville
Richmond Times-Dispatch / Oct. 27
and
Global warming issue may determine key races in Virginia
Los Angeles Times / Oct. 2
Several states and universities are considering banning a new energy drink that contains alcohol. Four Loko, also known as "black out in a can" or "liquid cocaine," has become popular on many campuses. However, it's the drink that sent nine students from a Washington state university to the hospital recently. One of those students almost died. Like most energy drinks, Four Loko contains a lot of caffeine, but the problem is the alcohol. Jason Shaffer, with University of Virginia Social Norms Marketing, says, "The combination of the two is particularly dangerous because...
... Agriculture is the largest industry in Virginia, according to a 2006 study by the University of Virginia. The study reports the annual economic impact of Virginia's farms is $55 billion, with agro-tourism estimated to bring in about $19 billion. ...
... a recent study out of the University of Virginia (UV) revealed that alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not reduce the overall number of cold and flu cases, either, suggesting they are ineffective. ...
... Citing the research of Dr. Robert Tai at the University of Virginia, [Joe] Hastings, [Discovery Center executive director,] said masters and doctoral level students and scientists say it was interest that developed in elementary and junior high years that led to their study, rather than grades they earned. "With all the focus on tests and scores - and that's important - it's neat to know it's not just about the test but about sparking interest in any topic," Hastings said. ...
Tickets have been on sale for the 23rd Virginia Film Festival since Oct. 8, however the Festival headquarters and box office officially opened for business Tuesday morning at the new Main Street Arena. ...
Charlottesville's fire chief said a small fire broke out Wednesday morning in a prop room in the University of Virginia Drama Department. No one was hurt and damage was minimal. ...
... The rally will be near the campus of the University of Virginia; a high turnout of young voters could boost the Democrat. ...
... Perriello voted for Obama's health care overhaul, and hasn't backed away from the president's agenda during this election season. His district is home to the University of Virginia, and is more than 20 percent black, giving Obama the opportunity to reach out to constituencies with whom he is popular. ...
By Haley Stephens, U.Va. 4th-year Nursing major and sociology minor
... If there is one thing you should remember to bring to your interview, above your letter of references and resume, you should bring your self-confidence. ... it is one of the first things that potential employers see. ... arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to the interview. While waiting, make sure you look purposeful ... go over your resume or look over your cover letter and reference list. Also take this time to relax and unleash your self-confidence. The key is to be confident without being arrogant, and once this happy mediu...
Governor McDonnell says state employees should not expect pay raises now or in next year's budget. McDonnell is drafting amendments to the final year of the current two-year state budget. He made the statement Tuesday during his monthly show on WTOP radio in Washington. McDonnell says persistent revenue weakness collection in a slow economy means he will not ask the General Assembly for state employee pay raises next year. State workers will get a 3% bonus before the end of this calendar year, but they've gone without a pay raise since 2007. The governor also says he will consider eliminating ...
Georgetown University’s chief investment officer will take control of the University of Virginia foundation that manages the school’s $4.6 billion endowment, according to university officials. Lawrence E. Kochard will take over as chief executive officer of the UVa Investment Management Co., said A. Macdonald Caputo, chairman of the company’s board of directors and member of UVa’s Board of Visitors. He made the announcement Tuesday. Kochard will take over on Jan. 1.
Brett Brohl
Darden
Have a Business Idea? Test it on the Cheap
Fox Business / Oct. 25
Ayesha D. Edwards
Alumna
Overseeing federal grants for children's educational television
The Washington Post (Federal Faces) / Oct. 25
Andrew Lustig
B.A., Latin American Studies
In slowdown, executives unite
Washington Post / Oct. 24
When Terence Fells-Danzer, the pride of Culpeper, was talking about his college career on Monday, it came as a surprise that his major at the University of Virginia was drama, and even more of a surprise that he doesn't act. However, there was absolutely no surprise when he explained why. "I like to be the man behind the scenes," Fells-Danzer said. ...