Recent Articles by
Katie McNally
October 18, 2015
Politics professor John Owen discusses the recent deployment of U.S. troops to Cameroon and what Americans need to know about the spread of Islamic extremism in West Africa.
October 14, 2015
In his new book, “Why Leaders Fight,” Allan Stam, dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, explores what personality traits drive leaders who take decisive action – and those who carry out destructive violence.
October 08, 2015
Assistant Professor of Public Policy Eileen Chou found that some forms of e-signatures promote more honest behavior than others.
September 30, 2015
Every year, Virginia guaranteed admission agreements bring a new depth of experience and diversity to the U.Va. community. Community college students who transfer through this program are helping enrich life on Grounds.
September 28, 2015
This fall, U.Va. joins the Coalition for Affordability, Access, and Success, a group of more than 80 colleges and universities that is developing a new, expanded college application platform.
September 25, 2015
Not many first-year law students have written a brief for a high court, so first-year undergraduate Zaakir Tameez is well ahead of the curve. In September, he submitted an amicus brief to the Texas Supreme Court advocating for Texas high school students.
September 23, 2015
The “pay for success” model would fund expanded prenatal and early childhood health care for thousands of low-income Virginians. If the program hits its targets, the community benefits and the government will repay its investors – with interest.
September 18, 2015
As equal parts chemist, craftswoman and librarian, Eliza Gilligan is the first line of defense for some of U.Va.’s most important historical resources. The book and paper conservator’s latest project is a chapter right out of Virginia history.
September 16, 2015
The Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy has unveiled its Center for Leadership Simulation and Gaming, a new virtual learning initiative that puts it on the cutting edge of public policy education.
September 11, 2015
U.Va. researchers John Herr and Eusebio Pires have discovered a fundamental new strategy for targeting cancer cells. Their approach could change how doctors treat and prevent the disease.