For the first time, researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have imaged the wall of carotid arteries that send blood to the brain while patients are being examined for symptoms consistent with an acute stroke or a mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack or TIA.) What the researchers found contributes much to the current theory about how strokes, and heart attacks as well, occur. Namely, that bleeding into the plaque in the arterial wall leads to strokes, not tight blockages as was once thought in the 1970's and 80's. Prior studies of this type were usually performed weeks or mon...
An analysis by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission and economists at the University of Virginia concluded that the state would need to attract 160,000 new jobs to break even on revenue, or 12 times more than even their rosiest scenarios can conjure.
TechnoSonics XI: Mediated Nature, which starts Wednesday at the University of Virginia, will feature cutting-edge acoustic and electronic music, multimedia performances and multidisciplinary approaches to sound. The Mediated Nature theme will explore ways in which nature informs, inspires and translates into creative work. Starting Wednesday, there will be a variety of sound walks and installations.
The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia is showing people how to get their ideas off the ground. Through seminars and workshops, college graduates are learning about the lifecycles of a business, how to formulate ideas, and how to pitch those ideas. For some, it is an alternative to entering the tough job market.
The Virginia field hockey team advanced to the NCAA Final Four with a 4-2 win against Princeton Sunday at University Hall Turf Field. Freshman Elly Buckley scored two goals while junior Page Selenski and sophomore Tara Puffenberger each had one. UVA will be making its second consecutive NCAA semifinal appearance.
A student volunteer center at the University of Virginia is growing by leaps and bounds. Madison House is an organization that pairs students with volunteer opportunities in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Right now, Madison House has 150 volunteer sites, and more than 3,000 student volunteers. Madison House Communications Director Ben Eppard said, "Madison House has always done a great job connecting community need with the passion of university students. When those two things match up, we make a new volunteer site."
Scholars from around the world will participate in a two-day summit at the University of Virginia beginning Sunday. The talks will focus on the responsibilities and opportunities for universities in an increasingly global society. The panel will include university deans and administrators. Their discussions will focus on the role of students in developing a global university, and how to pay for it.
Dr. Stephen Cluskey Cromwell Who graduated in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in biology Retired US Naval Reserve veteran recounts World War II Business Gazette / Nov. 11   Rhavynn Drummer Who graduating in 2007 with a double major in theater and American studies Tyler Perry's Rhavynn Drummer to speak at The Enchanted Closet Examiner.com / Nov. 11   Alexander B. "Pete" Grannis Former N.Y. State assemblyman and former commissioner of the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation who received his law degree at U.Va. Interview: Former NY Environmental Commissioner Pete Gr...
Emmett Boaz A volunteer at WTJU Renaissance man: WTJU host Emmett Boaz dies The Hook / Nov. 11   Rob Cross An associate professor of management at the McIntire School of Commerce and co-author of a paper “The collaborative organisation, how to make employee networks really work” Something for the weekend Financial Times / Nov. 12   Dr. Sheila E. Crowe A professor of medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology 75 of the Best Gastroenterologists in America Becker's ASC Review / Nov. 12   Peter Gray An associate professor of commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce and...
Back in the day, you’d hear a lot of complaining about wait times and service at Culpeper Regional Hospital’s emergency room. Thankfully, those days seem to be over. Quicker turnarounds at the ER represent one of the many improvements brought on by CRH’s new partnership with the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Building on its esteemed portfolio of MBA, PhD and Executive Education programs, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business announces the launch of its new Global MBA for Executives (GEMBA) program. The 21-month program is designed for experienced executives with a global mindset who seek to elevate their performance by pursuing an MBA degree while they continue to work full time.
The University of Virginia's Darden Military Association hosted a fundraiser for children whose parents died while serving our country. Thousands of children in the United States lose their parents in the Armed Forces. The fundraiser works to help those children pay for their college education.
The University of Virginia announced a partnership with two other universities to improve early childhood education, and it is getting nearly $10 million to do it. UVA's Curry School of Education will work with Vanderbilt University as well as the University of Washington on the project. They will develop new training and assessment tools for teachers in Head Start programs.
Russell Robinson "Bob" Barrett, Jr. Who graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in chemistry in 1939 and signed up with the Navy.
Jeff Blumenthal Who graduated with a law degree Simsbury Democrats nominate Jeff Blumenthal for Board of Selectmen run Foothills Media Group / Nov. 11   Tina Fey Who graduated in 1992 From Second City to '30 Rock,' Tina Fey rocketed to becoming Twain Prize winner Washington Post / Nov. 9   Jimmy Harris Who completed a degree in finance at the University of Virginia 10 questions on cloud computing: An interview with Accenture's Jimmy Harris echRepublic (blog) Nov. 10 Bruce Lipson Who played offensive midfield for the lacrosse team at U.Va., was the team's face off specialist and was...
The Big Green’s varsity boat finished with a time of 14.57.767, while Princeton won the event, finishing approximately 25 seconds ahead of Dartmouth. The University of Virginia came in second with a time of 15:01.312.
The UVA field hockey team earned the #3 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament Tuesday. The Cavaliers will host a regional this weekend for the second year in a row and the third time in program history.
Edward T. Burton III, An economics professor who has served as a trustee with the Virginia Retirement System on the board since 1994 A wake-up call on Va. Pensions New Era Progress / Nov. 10   Cristina Lopez-Gottardi Chao Assistant chair of the Forum Program at the Miller Center for Public Affairs Charlottesville–Right Now: George Gilliam and Christina Lopez-Gottardi of the Miller Center join Coy in studio Charlottesville Podcasting Network / Nov. 9   Peter Debaere Associate professor at the Darden School of Business BusinessCast 152 with Peter Debaere Charlottesville Podcasti...
Gary Gallagher Cavaliers' Distinguished Teaching Professor and Nau Professor in the Department of History