For Ali Barta, who graduated in May from the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and the Darden School of Business, a tragic warehouse accident was the jolt that sent her on a new mission in life.

Research done by Adam Leive, an assistant professor of public policy and economics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, indicates that Olympic silver medalists live longer than their gold counterparts.

Veronica Latsko is wrapping up her undergraduate degrees while embarking on a pro career with the Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League.

Margaret Anderson and Todd Pepper’s new book, “A Courageous Fool: Marie Deans and Her Struggle against the Death Penalty,” tells the story of one woman’s crusade against capital punishment.