On Tuesday, the University of Virginia president welcomed the freshman class at the Fall Convocation at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
Margy Caccia started using College Coach, a division of Bright Horizons, when her daughter, Elizabeth, was a high school sophomore and their son, Joe, was a junior. Elizabeth is now a graduate of the University of Virginia and Joe is in his second year at James Madison University. Margy, a Virginia teacher and her husband, a lawyer, found it helpful to have an independent third party in the mix. “Having another adult talk to them about their future just seemed to really work and provided an opportunity for our kids to be spoken to as young adults."
UVA's Institute for Environmental Negotiation, headed by director Frank Dukes with the university's School of Architecture started forming partnerships with local leaders in March 2011.
As a result, they have come up with five relevant policy categories for the Beach, including education outreach, special taxes and updated zoning codes.
Matthew S. Hedstrom
Professor of Religious Studies
and
Douglas Laycock
Professor of Law
Wake Up Call: Christianity in the Locker Room
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Brian Nosek
Professor of Psychology
Are Independents Just Partisans In Disguise?
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Larry Sabato
Political professor and director of Center for Politics
Is Obama immigration policy ‘bold action’ or a ‘reckless amnesty agenda’?
Houston Chronicle / Aug. 22
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Could Todd Akin still win?
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Brad Wilcox
Professor of Sociology and director of the National Marriage Project
Fewer babies limits c...
Tom Giedgowd
Darden School of Business ‘12
A University of Virginia graduate has created a high-tech toy that's taking play pals to a new level. Tom Giedgowd graduated this past May from UVA's Darden School of Business, and is the creator of TeeGee. He says it is the "smartest stuffed animal in the universe."
“A lot of people are paying attention to U.Va. now because of what happened here this past summer,” Sullivan said. “This means that we have the opportunity to model for the rest of the country, not just how a university survives, but how it can even thrive facing the challenges.”
For the first time since her dismissal and subsequent reinstatement, UVa. President Teresa Sullivan held a press conference at Carrs Hill, her home on the university grounds.
The Solid Waste Association of America recognized UVA last Tuesday with its Bronze Excellence Award. The state of Virginia requires agencies to recycle at least 25 percent of their waste. UVA almost doubled that amount in 2011.
UVa spokeswoman Carol Wood said the university takes the issue “very seriously” and has multiple offices and initiatives in place to help students understand what’s expected of them when living in city neighborhoods. “We want our students to be good neighbors,” Wood said
University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan focused on progress and potential on Tuesday when she sat down with local media outlets for the first time since this summer’s university leadership crisis. She also said she’s hopeful about the performance of the university’s board.
Louis Bloomfield
Professor of physics
The physics of crazy slackline walk between trucks at 80 mph
Science on NBC News / Aug. 20
Deirdre Enright
Director of investigation at U.Va.'s Innocence Project
Hash ready to begin life as free man
Richmond Times Dispatch / Aug. 21
Kyle Kondik
Political Analyst for UVA's Center for Politics
Rep. Quico Canseco vs. the TSA: 'assault' or 'unruly passenger'
Houston Chronicle "Texas on the Potomac" blog / Aug. 21
and
Sen. Scott Brown Calls for Todd Akin to Resign From Missouri Senate Race
U.S. News and World Report / Aug. 20
Douglas Laycock
Professor of law...
Louis Bloomfield
Professor of physics
The physics of crazy slackline walk between trucks at 80 mph
Science on NBC News / Aug. 20
Deirdre Enright
Director of investigation at U.Va.'s Innocence Project
Hash ready to begin life as free man
Richmond Times Dispatch / Aug. 21
Kyle Kondik
Political Analyst for UVA's Center for Politics
Rep. Quico Canseco vs. the TSA: 'assault' or 'unruly passenger'
Houston Chronicle "Texas on the Potomac" blog / Aug. 21
and
Sen. Scott Brown Calls for Todd Akin to Resign From Missouri Senate Race
U.S. News and World Report / Aug. 20
Douglas Laycock
Professor of law...
U.Va. chemistry professor Donald Hunt assists in the research of an HIV vaccine, with the assistance of a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
U.Va. chemistry professor Donald Hunt assists in the research of an HIV vaccine, with the assistance of a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
When Teresa A. Sullivan was reinstated as the University of Virginia's president this summer, she asked for nothing more than a new start with the board members who had wanted her gone just days before. "There were no conditions on either side," Ms. Sullivan said in an interview on Monday.
When Teresa A. Sullivan was reinstated as the University of Virginia's president this summer, she asked for nothing more than a new start with the board members who had wanted her gone just days before. "There were no conditions on either side," Ms. Sullivan said in an interview on Monday.
When the University of Virginia’s College at Wise officially makes the leap to the NCAA Division II ranks in 2013, the Highland Cavaliers will be charter members of a new conference.The school announced on Monday that it will compete in the 12-team Mountain East Conference which commences competition in 2013-14.
When the University of Virginia’s College at Wise officially makes the leap to the NCAA Division II ranks in 2013, the Highland Cavaliers will be charter members of a new conference.The school announced on Monday that it will compete in the 12-team Mountain East Conference which commences competition in 2013-14.
Under director Frank Dukes, associate director Tanya Denckla Cobb and graduate associate Melissa Keywood – all from U.Va.'s School of Architecture – the institute for Environmental Negotiation is working to develop awareness of, and strategies to face, rising sea levels.
Under director Frank Dukes, associate director Tanya Denckla Cobb and graduate associate Melissa Keywood – all from U.Va.'s School of Architecture – the institute for Environmental Negotiation is working to develop awareness of, and strategies to face, rising sea levels.