The bill that Northam referenced is getting mixed interpretations since Holsworth said masks has become a “very political” issue. In fact, Republican State Senator Siobhan, who sponsored the bill, still believes school divisions should be allowed to make their own policies on masks. But legal experts disagree with that interpretation. “I tend to agree with the governor that no additional mandate is required,” Margaret Foster Riley, a professor of law at the University of Virginia School of Law, said. “If you actually look at the plain words of the statute, is there any ambiguity in the statute...
Andrew Pennock, a public policy professor at the University of Virginia, said Northam's political quandary is more about compliance than the election. Democrats in Northern Virginia, where vaccination rates are higher than they are in redder parts of the states, likely don’t need to be convinced to be more cautious, Pennock said. But places where mask mandates would be most beneficial — in less vaccinated areas — are also the most likely to buck them, he said.
As politicians debate mask mandates in schools, Dr. Ebony Hilton with the University of Virginia's School of Medicine joins to discuss the risk from unvaccinated adults to kids as the pandemic continues.
Dr. Ebony Hilton with the UVA School of Medicine joins to discuss the toll the ongoing Covid pandemic – and the Delta variant-fueled surge – is having on health care professionals.
(By A.D. Carson, assistant professor of hip-hop) Whenever I teach courses on hip-hop at the University of Virginia, I provide a brief overview of where hip-hop music began. One of the important dates I use is Aug. 11, 1973. That’s when DJ Kool Herc, who was 18 at the time, threw a “Back To School Jam” for his sister Cindy in the South Bronx – in the rec room at 1520 Sedgwick Ave., to be specific.
Studies show that nature can be a healing and restorative force. That’s why the Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum has opened up a new outdoor art exhibit entitled “Breathe With Me: A Wandering Sculpture Trail.”
The University of Virginia Medical Center has many reasons to boast. The quality of medical care delivered by this facility generally captures the spotlight. But behind the scenes, there’s an equally impressive group at work keeping buildings secure and safe for patients, visitors, medical and support staff. “Safety is our No. 1 priority,” says Bush Bell, administrator of hospitality and support services for UVA Medical Center. “Whether it’s keeping our patients safe as they receive care, safeguarding family members while they visit or protecting employees as they work, it’s something th...
The school system will have a new curriculum that is more rigorous, with more expectations, including a literacy model developed with the University of Virginia and Averett University, Hairston said.
Calling it a “stunning turnaround,” researchers at UVA’s Biocomplexity Institute said Virginia joined the 100 club this week, meaning the commonwealth is averaging about 113 weekly cases per 100,000 residents as of Thursday. About a month ago, weekly caseloads were at the lowest point in the pandemic, below 15 per 100,000.
UVA ranked No. 29. “The University of Virginia is considered a top value for public universities, earning high marks for its business school and hospital. The school counted $1.94 billion in annual research proposal activity, with the Data Science Institute and Biocomplexity Institute and Initiative anchors of the school’s research. Virginia also boasts powerhouse men’s basketball and lacrosse teams.”
The University of Virginia requires its students in Charlottesville to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, and they are complying in overwhelming numbers: More than 90 percent are now inoculated ahead of the fall term.
Therapist shortages nationwide are echoed at University of Virginia. Fixing it may make all the difference for some of the students coming back to Grounds facing unexpected challenges. “There have been a number of therapists across the country who were working in college counseling centers who have decided to go into private practice instead or switch careers,” said Nicole Ruzek, the director of Counseling & Psychological Services.
The University of Virginia is starting off the fall semester with requiring masks to be worn indoors, effective Monday. But for how long? Masks are making a comeback on Grounds for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. However, if things go well then they might not be sticking around for long.
The University of Virginia will start the fall semester with a mask mandate. UVA announced Friday that the new rule goes into effect this coming Monday. Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, will have to wear a face mask inside UVA property. This includes libraries, labs, dining halls, and UVA Health properties.
The University of Virginia has announced a temporary indoor mask mandate and social distancing requirement for the fall semester. This starts Monday and applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Facing rising infections from a mutant variant of the COVID-19 virus, University of Virginia officials are joining schools across the state in requiring face masks for all persons on University property.
(Audio/transcript) The seemingly constant onslaught of grim statistics and graphs about climate change may cause some people to shut down, unwilling or unable to process one of the most serious environmental issues of our time. To draw people back into a conversation about our changing climate, UVA researchers are using something called eco-acoustics – sounds that illustrate the relationship between humans and their environment.
Most people know the University of Virginia for its top academic programs and elite men’s soccer, basketball and lacrosse teams. Until recently, no one really thought of Virginia swimming and diving as a swimming powerhouse.
A study has found that Olympians who come in second tend to live longer than their winning counterparts. University of Virginia assistant professor Adam Leive analyzed competitions between 1896 and 1948, coming to the conclusion that silver medallists historically lived longer.
It’s a well-worn subject in Virginia’s Piedmont: The forces of conservation and development are at odds. Toss in a bit of family strife, a touch of sexual tension and a galloping pace and you’ve got the latest entry in local author [and UVA alumnus] J. Harris Anderson’s “Paradise Gap series.