Gov. Ralph Northam has announced new appointments, including Christopher Goyne of Charlottesville, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at University of Virginia, to the Aerospace Advisory Council.
Some in Albemarle County and Charlottesville think it is time for the localities to update their outdoor lighting ordinances. On Sunday afternoon, community members gathered at the local Sierra Club chapter’s meeting at the Central Library to hear University of Virginia astronomer Ricky Patterson’s presentation on dark skies.
At the annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, academics discussed how to rethink the academy and how to separate it from the university. Chad Wellmon, professor of German studies at the University of Virginia, said a “college corporate body” should give faculty members the responsibility of creating curricula, rather than pushing strategies like student-centered learning.
At the monthly meeting of the Piedmont Chapter of the Sierra Club, members got a crash course on the harmful effects of light pollution. UVA astronomer Ricky Patterson walked through light pollution’s causes and history, dating back to the advent of electric lighting in the early 20th century. He also talked about its harmful effects on humans, which can include sleep disorders. He also discussed how it can be even more disruptive to wildlife.
Last week, the Council of Chief State School Officers brought together state superintendents, reading experts and others in Washington to discuss concerns over recent National Assessment of Education Progress results showing declines among fourth- and eighth-graders in reading proficiency. "There seems to be more state-level attention to it than ever before," said Emily Solari, a reading education professor at the University of Virginia.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, part of the University of Virginia, is the only museum in the United States devoted to showing the work of indigenous Australian artists. The museum’s collection, numbering nearly 2,000 objects, focuses on work created since World War II, when the Australian desert artists rose to prominence on the world art stage.
The Virginia Film Festival’s VAFF at Violet Crown Series returns at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 with a screening of Takashi Miike’s “First Love” at Violet Crown Charlottesville.
A researcher at UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service says telecommuting could become the biggest demographic in the commonwealth. Charlottesville and Nelson County are right near the top of the list for it in Virginia. Hamilton Lombard says the number of Virginians who telecommute has grown by 43% since 2010.
Virginia’s population growth steadily slowed during the 2010s, with 95% of growth located in its three largest metropolitan areas – Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia and Richmond – according to new official state population estimates released by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Advanced stage cancer diagnoses declined following health insurance expansion in Massachusetts, likely due to increased access to screening and diagnostic services that identified cancers earlier, according to new research led by health economists at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Additional authors on this study are Kristen Y. Eom and Jie Li, both of Pitt; G.J. van Londen of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital; and researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Virginia and the University of Colorado.
Gene Corrigan, one of the most influential men in the history of college athletics, died peacefully Saturday morning, surrounded by his family in Charlottesville. He was 91.The man who changed University of Virginia athletics forever during his 10 years as athletic director — he also held that role at Notre Dame for a decade, and Washington & Lee, as well as another decade as commissioner of the ACC — lived a full and brilliant life.
Former University of Virginia athletics director and ACC commissioner Gene Corrigan has died. He was 91. Corrigan served as the athletic director at Virginia from 1971-81. Prior to leading the Cavaliers’ athletic program, Corrigan also coached soccer and lacrosse at UVA. After leaving Virginia in 1981, Corrigan became Director of Athletics at Notre Dame, where he remained until 1987.
The UVA Career Center and JCPenney partnered together Sunday to bring UVA students, alumni and parents a special discount. They hosted Suit Up, a chance for several people in Charlottesville to receive 30% off to help people look their best for an interview.
One look into the startling blue eyes of officer Cooper Rexrode evokes a sense of calm, as well as an odd desire to rub his belly, stroke his ears and coo baby talk into his earnest face. It’s OK. The newest addition to the UVA Police Department is not only used to it, it’s his job.
Elite business schools perpetuate a campus climate of upbeat positivity that could be intimidating for some. However, a growing number of schools take disabilities into account when reviewing GMAT entry test scores and university grades. For example, a student who declares a disability at Cambridge Judge Business School in the UK is introduced to its Disability Resource Centre, which develops a plan to meet the student’s needs. This might be centered on physical equipment such as customized furniture, or could involve working with tutors on the student’s learning needs. At other schools, such ...
The United Way of Greater Charlottesville is again joining the University of Virginia’s Madison House CASH Program, several UVA organizations and local government agencies for the 12th annual Cville Tax Aid program to help area residents deal with the ins, outs and roundabouts of state and federal tax laws. The local partnership will begin its free tax preparation services Monday and continue filling out forms until April 15 at sites in Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson counties.
(By John Favini, Ph.D. candidate in anthropology) Scientists are slowly understanding collaboration’s role in biology, which might just help liberate our collective imagination in time to better address the climate crisis.
Josipa Roksa, a UVA professor of sociology and education, was part of a panel that visited The Chronicle’s office recently for a roundtable discussion of what a “holistic” student experience actually means.
(Commentary by Rector Jim Murray) UVA President Jim Ryan, Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies Alex Hernandez and I participated in a large public forum on expanding the American dream, convened by the University at the Jefferson School’s African American Heritage Center on Jan. 16. Earlier that same afternoon, at the Albemarle County Courthouse, the UVA Foundation recorded a deed donating to the county development rights on 1,195 acres east of Morven Farm in Albemarle County. Both events represent the University’s renewed commitment to the Central Virginia community.