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University of Virginia alumnus J. Brady Lum told prospective graduates Saturday that sometimes it's good to just say yes. Lum, president and chief operating officer of the Special Olympics and a 1989 graduate of UVa's College of Arts and Sciences, gave the valedictory address to more than 100 graduates and their families on Saturday.

In his commencement address Sunday at the University of Virginia School of Law, Attorney General Eric Holder urged the graduating class of 2011 to live up to the memory of alumnus Robert F. Kennedy.

Sent on their way with an admonition from Gov. Bob McDonnell to be civil and not cynical, the class of 2011 graduated in front of a teeming crowd Sunday at the University of Virginia.

Matt Charles Who received a bachelor's degree in sociology Danville Regional Foundation hires communications director Chatham Star Tribune / May 20   Stephen MacDonald President of Lebanon Valley College who earned a doctorate in history from the University of Virginia Lebanon Valley College prexy announces retirement Lebanon Daily News / May 19   A. Preston Moore, Jr. Who obtained both his undergraduate degree and MBA from U.Va. Virginia Community Bank Announces New CEO SunHerald.com / May 19   Toby Thompson Who received his masters’ degree from U.Va. in 1968 Penn State...

Brad Pottieger A third-year swimmer College Corner: University of Virginia Junior Swimmer Brad Pottieger Patch.com / May 19   Michael Shabaz Who holds down the No. 1 tennis singles spot for the University of Virginia Senior co-captain hoping to lead UVa men's tennis team to title American Chronicle / May 19 Olivia Sullivan A third-year physics and chemistry major Sullivan awarded Double-'Hoo grant Fairfaxtimes.com / May 20 Jay Tison A former soccer goalie and an engineering graduate UVA Student Gives Up One Dream for Another NBC 29 News / May 20

Bob Gibson Executive director of the Thomas C. Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership The Sorensen Institute and Hopes for Civility Virginia Insights / May 19   Christopher Kramer A professor of non-invasive cardiovascular imaging More controversial findings for ezetimibe TheHeart.Org / May 20   Betsy Rudelich Tucker An assistant professor in the Drama Department There's no need to feel alone during 'Separation' The Daily Progress / May 20   Bradford Wilcox Director of the National Marriage Project 'Til Death Do Americans Part: What Makes Marriages Last Longer? ABC News / M...

Today the House Republican Caucus announced that Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson has been selected to attend the coveted Emerging Leaders Program. … The 2011 Emerging Leaders Program will be held at the University of Virginia, founded by President Thomas Jefferson. About 50 state legislators from 39 states will be participating in this year’s program, a collaborative effort sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

Increased adoption of electronic health records could help reduce infant mortality in the U.S., according to a study scheduled to be published in the Journal of Political Economy, Healthcare IT News reports. The study was led by Amalia Miller of the University of Virginia and RAND and Catherine Tucker of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management.

The University of Virginia Women's Center has selected the Associate Vice President for Public Affairs, Carol S. Wood, as the recipient of the 2011 Elizabeth Zintl Leadership Award, honoring individuals whose professionalism, commitment and creativity have made a direct and significant impact to the University’s academic enterprise, as Ms. Zintl herself had done.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will speak at the University of Virginia School of Law’s commencement address Sunday. “The Class of 2011 is thrilled to have Attorney General Holder as our graduation speaker,” former Student Bar Association President Chris Martin said in a statement from the law school.

Melissa McBride Borash Who has a master’s of education in administration and supervision from the University of Virginia County shuffles assistant principals The Daily Progress / May 18   Tyler Cannon A former star at the University of Virginia in his second season of professional baseball LOCALS IN THE PROS NOTES: Cannon climbs ladder in minors TriCities.com / May 19 Jesse Turner Who has a master’s of education in administration and supervision from the University of Virginia County shuffles assistant principals The Daily Progress / May 18

Malcolm Bell III Professor emeritus of art history and archaeology at the University of Virginia and the director of excavations at Morgantina Long-Disputed Statue Unveiled in Its New Sicilian Home New York Times | May 18 and Homecoming in Morgantina ARTINFO | May 18 Gregory Fairchild An associate professor at the Darden School of Business UVA business professor to speak at chamber lunch Tidewater News / May 18   Doris Greiner An associate professor and director of International Initiatives in the School of Nursing who was part of a delegation to Rwanda as part of a Clinton Health Access...

The University of Virginia’s Brittany Altomare, a native of Shrewsbury, shot a 3-under-par 69 in windy conditions today and topped the individual standings after the first round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Golf Championship. UCLA led Virginia by two strokes in team competition.

A shortage of trauma doctors at Roanoke Memorial Hospital is not having an impact at the next closest Level I trauma center. The vice-chairman of UVa's emergency department says the medical center gets trauma patients from Roanoke infrequently, and says the two hospitals have a good relationship. Carilion Clinic tells us patients are not transfered unless they're stable.

An Albemarle County department story is hosting a free event Saturday to teach kids healthy eating habits. Kohl’s, along with the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital, will host the Kohl’s Growing Up Healthy Expo from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday at the store in Hollymead Town Center. “Not only do the children have a great time learning about nutrition with our hands-on teaching tools, but they are able to practice what they have learned through physically active games,” said Layla O’Leary, outreach coordinator for the UVa Children’s Fitness Clinic...

After days of torrential, if intermittent, rain, it looks like University of Virginia students will graduate under clear skies. Preparations are proceeding on schedule, said Associate Director of Maintenance Mike Merriam, who is overseeing graduation setup. “We’ll gladly take a lot of rain Monday through Friday in exchange for beautiful weather on Saturday and Sunday, and that looks like what we’re going to get,” he said.

A popular medicine prescribed to lower cholesterol numbers might be ineffective, according to a study by the University of Virginia. The two-year study shows the drug ezetimibe, often available as Zetia, might not be effective at halting significant artery-wall thickening, or atherosclerosis, in some patients, according to a news release from UVa. Ezetimibe is routinely prescribed with statin therapy to help reduce high levels of LDL cholesterol, also known as “bad cholesterol,” in patients, the release said.

Eddie Campbell Jr Who received his PHD from the University of Virginia Tucker County BOE Announces Next Superintendent WDTV / May 17   Kelly Hammond A former National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Mid Atlantic Region honoree while at the University of Virginia Women's Soccer News: ASA Chesapeake Charge debut new look, new team SoccerNation.com / May 18   Meghan D. Lemery A graduate of the University of Virginia and a psychotherapist practicing in upstate New York. Book-signing will be held Thursday Glens Falls Post-Star / May 18   J.J. Morrissey Who played for U.Va...