A psychology study analyzed nearly 200,000 text messages from people who had previously tried to kill themselves and found that rising anger and diminished positive emotion in their communications coincided with attempted suicide.
Hamilton Lombard, a researcher at UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, says the number of people in the state who telecommute has exploded over the last decade.
UVA men’s basketball assistant coach Jason Williford and his wife, Kwamina, discussed Kwamina’s recent battle with breast cancer in order to bring more awareness to early detection.
Kassia Miller’s love of comedy led her to leave securities law to join the Upright Citizens Brigade. Then, an NBC pilot-writing competition led to her big break into the industry.
“Streaking the Lawn,” a UVA fan site started by alumnus Brian Leung, donates profits to groups serving the UVA community. This year, they chose Thursday’s Heroes, UVA football’s popular program for local residents facing medical challenges.