Brad Wilcox, a professor of sociology and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, notes a rise in the appeal of soulmates since the 1970s, when the advent of what he calls the “me decade” and a culture of individualism shifted our approach to relationships. “People are now more likely to look for relationships that make them happy and fulfilled,” he says. “It’s also facilitated by unprecedented prosperity in the West, which made people less dependent on marriage for economic survival. There was a shift from a pragmatic approach to marriage to a more expressive,...
“This is one of the most engaging set of ads I’ve seen in several years,” said Kimberly Whitler, professor of marketing at the University of Virginia. “Almost all focus on light-hearted entertainment.”
A mathematics professor who specializes in numbers theory might not be the first person you’d think of to star in a beer wars commercial, but once you talk to University of Virginia mathematics professor Ken Ono, it all adds up.
(Commentary co-written by W. Bradford Wilcox, sociology professor and director of the Naitonal Marriage Project) When 29-year-old Juan Casas married his 23-year-old girlfriend Shanzenyetta, it was not just as the beginning of a life together but an end—to a lonely decade of low-wage jobs punctuating periods of unemployment. Marriage, according to Shan, “really picked up Juan’s motivation and work ethic.” Within three years, Shan went from being a single parent scrambling to make rent to a married woman with “a decent place to live, a car that works, bills paid, and someone to lean on: Things I...
(Book reviews by Lisa Russ Spaar, professor of English and creative writing) I was only halfway through a first reading of Nathaniel Perry’s second poetry collection, “Long Rules,” when I knew I should pair it with Brigit Pegeen Kelly’s iconic second collection, “Song.” For one thing, both books sing.
(Commentary co-written by Ken Ono, Thomas Jefferson Professor of Mathematics and chair of the Department of Mathematics) The United States’ mathematics education system largely was designed to produce a small number of STEM professionals who could beat the Soviet Union to outer space, armed only with pencils and paper. Today’s business, industry, military and mathematics research communities have embraced the digital age, leveraging computational tools to make new discoveries, protect us and improve our lives. But most students’ experiences with mathematics remain confined to one area of math ...
Murphy co-curated the exhibit with Lisa Reilly, Commonwealth Professor of Architectural History at the University of Virginia. Through numerous objects—including original drawings by architect Cass Gilbert of the Woolworth Building that were specially conserved for this occasion—the exhibit traces the development and pervasiveness of skyscraper Gothic in architectural design on writers, painters, printmakers, designers and filmmakers. The exhibit originated at the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia, where it was on view during the fall 2021 semester.
The University of Virginia Department of Drama’s 2021-2022 season will have two shows open on one weekend. According to a release, M.J. Kaufman’s “How to Live on Earth” will open on Feb. 24 while the New Works Festival will open on Feb. 25.
When you’re ready for a breather from the challenges of baby care, know that quality time with your partner is important for the health of your relationship. According to a study by The National Marriage Project, a research initiative located at the University of Virginia, the benefits of date night for couples are better communication without the distraction of children, novelty which renews passion, and higher expectations of commitment.
It’s controversial, but it’s happening: Employers are increasingly investing in technology to passively track and monitor their employees, with more than one-in-four companies having done so during the pandemic. Employees are understandably concerned about their privacy, so companies need to be transparent about how they’re using the data they collect and why. “As companies ramp up their investments in AI-enabled systems, understanding the psychological factors that influence people’s attitudes and behaviors toward those technologies is more critical than ever,” according to the University of ...
COVID-19 cases continued to decline this week in Prince William County and much of the commonwealth, leading the University of Virginia’s Biocomplexity Institute to conclude that the surge driven by the omicron variant likely peaked on Jan. 16.
In the short-term, computer models are somewhat accurate when forecasting the weather for the next day. When it comes to what’s going to happen next month, things get a bit muddled. It’s the same with the University of Virginia’s Biocomplexity Institute. Throughout the pandemic, a group of researchers have tried to use the data available to feed epidemic models in an effort to forecast what’s next.
Experts at UVA’s Biocomplexity Institute previously said omicron doesn’t present as severe of an impact on average compared to other strains. UVA also notes that vaccinations hold the key to that. “Evidence suggests a three-dose vaccine regime is more protective against hospitalization and death than the initial two dose series,” researchers wrote in an abbreviated report Friday, referencing booster doses. “It may also offer longer lasting, more durable immunity.”
Timely depression screening increased about 20% among patients after a quality improvement initiative was implemented at their primary care practices, according to findings published in the Journal of Community Health. “Systematic depression screening was successfully incorporated into a primary care setting,” Sarah R. Blackstone, a research program adviser at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and colleagues wrote.
The Center for Politics at the University of Virginia has come up with another way to rank the states in terms of their partisan leans -- and it comes down to this longtime political maxim: Demography is destiny.
Name, image, and likeness deals not only support student-athletes with the University of Virginia, it also gives a boost to area businesses. “It’s really a three-way partnership with the licensee, Blue Ridge Graphics, the student-athletes and the retail partner,” Hook Sports Marketing co-founder Todd Goodale said. The firm helps UVA student-athletes navigate NIL.
Doctors with the University of Virginia Medical Center say COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations are down after an explosive post-holiday surge due to the omicron variant.
University of Virginia Health System officials said we’ve hit the Omicron peak, but the decline in COVID-19 case counts is not a reason to let up.
Schools typically offer three types of scholarship: competitive, merit-based and needs-based. The first type is awarded at the end of a competitive application process. The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, for example, offers seven competitive scholarship programs. “They are designed to identify MBA candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, professional accomplishments and high promise as responsible leaders with the potential to contribute to the life of the Darden community and the world at large,” says Whitney Kestner, Darden’s senior director of admiss...
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is home to the world’s best MBA program, according to the 2022 Financial Times MBA Ranking. (UVA’s Darden School of Business ranked No. 20.)