...a collection of rankings published today by Newsweek and education program developer Kaplan, both owned by The Washington Post Company—"highlights schools that offer special niches and qualities to accommodate almost every student's biggest must haves." What are UVA's special qualities? Among others, the school is "stocked with jocks." UVA also made the cut for "Most Desirable Large Schools" (No. 7) and "Best Schools for Future Power Brokers" (No. 9—always be closing, Wahoos)...
Soon after U.S. Senator Mark Warner took the microphone September 9 in the atrium of the new Bavaro Hall at UVA’s Curry School of Education, it became clear that the intent of the Democratic senator’s visit was not to wax poetic over the status quo.
... During the fiscal year ending June 30, the university’s investment-pool balance grew by 12.5 percent. That’s a far better return that most of us are making. It’s also far better than the performance of the year before, when the Virginia Investment Management Co. reported a loss of 21 percent. UVa’s assets were damaged by the same meltdown that hit the rest of the economy. Returns for the year just ended mean that UVa has recouped more than half of the $1.1 billion lost the previous year. The balance now stands at $4.45 billion. Even the university’s losses are...
Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader brought his push for clean, green energy to the University of Virginia Monday night. He spoke about trouble with big business and the power of third parties. Nader said, "Practical, renewable and efficient energy has reached critical mass."
...A separate study in the same journal looked to see if the diabetes drug pioglitazone — sold as Actos by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co — cuts inflammation that can kill brain cells in people with Alzheimer's. A pilot study by Dr. David Geldmacher of the University of Virginia Health System tested the drug in 25 people.
New members of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors had their own orientation day Monday. Six new members received an overview of UVa during Monday's session. The board has 16 members, all of which are appointed by Governor Bob McDonnell. Each new member will serve a 4-year term on the Board of Visitors.
University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan floated the idea Monday of introducing a “three plus one” program in which undergraduates would finish their bachelor’s degree within three years and then stick around UVa for a fourth year to earn a master’s degree. “This is a value proposition and I think a lot of parents would appreciate it,” Sullivan said, addressing UVa’s Faculty Senate for the first time since she became president Aug. 1. “Obviously it wouldn’t be something for all students. It’d be for high achieving students ...
Patrick Cohn
Who received a Ph.D. at U.Va. and is president of the Orlando-based Peak Performance Sports
Talking With ... Patrick Cohn: Helping athletes perform
Orlando Sentinel / Sept. 12
Judy Hatcher
Who earned her master’s degree in early childhood development
Woman describes living with disorder
News Virginian / Sept. 12
Paul Murdoch
An architecture graduate
Local firm working on Sept. 11 United 93 memorial
Charlottesville Daily Progress / Sept. 10
Mahsa Saeidi-Azcuy
Who received a bachelor’s degree in biology
My name is Mahsa Saeidi-Azcuy, and I'm The Next Apprentic...
Gerard Alexander
An associate professor of politics and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.
Conservatism does not equal racism. So why do many liberals assume it does?
Washington Post / Sept. 12
Cammy Brothers
An associate professor of architectural history and author of "Michelangelo, Drawing and the Invention of Architecture"
Michelangelo, Radical Architect
Wall Street Journal / Sept. 10
Valerie C. Cooper
Assistant professor of religious studies
Local congregations make the world their church
Charlottesville Daily Progress / Sept. 11
Carol Craig
A governm...
Within a minute or two of meeting Dr. John Buckman, one likely would discover two of his finest qualities — the first being his immense personal warmth and kindness. … Buckman, who passed away Aug. 20, joined the University of Virginia faculty in 1966 with plans to continue his groundbreaking work on the use of the drug LSD-25 as an aid to psychotherapy. Within months, almost all the clinical work being done with the drug was banned, because of the tremendous increase in the recreational use of the mind-altering substance.
The #6 UVA women's soccer beat Boston University 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Klockner Stadium in front of 1,132 fans. With the win over the Terriers, and Virginia's win over Texas Friday night, the Cavaliers won the Nike Soccer Classic for the fourth straight season. The 'Hoos are 6-0-1 this season.
Former U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker told a packed audience in Charlottesville on Friday that there are key lessons to be learned from a long war: knowing when to get in and when to get out and the ramifications of each. “For most Americans the War on Terror started on 9/11 when the act of terrorism reached our shores,” Crocker said at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs. “But for me personally, it started many years earlier.”
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia formally celebrated its new building Saturday night. "Tonight, we celebrate the fact that we're able to have this place," said Jimmy Wright, president of the foundation. ...
Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer doesn’t significantly decrease how often someone is infected with a cold or flu, a University of Virginia study has found. The results came as a surprise to research team leader Dr. Ronald Turner, whose study was sponsored by the Dial Corp. “We all thought if you used hand disinfectants, it would have an impact,” Turner said.
In the Make-A-New-Plan-Stan Dept., state Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's effort to subpoena a ton or two of documents involving former U.Va. climate professor Michael Mann suffered a setback the other day. An Albemarle County judge rebuffed the lawsuit against the school because it contained no evidence that Mr. Mann, a leading global-warming theorist, did anything crooked. Even so, a chipper e-mail from Mr. Cuccinelli's office pronounced the hard-charging A.G. "Pleased With Aspects of UVa Ruling."
Antoinette Bacon
An assistant U.S. attorney who graduated from U.Va. Law School
Veteran federal prosecutor Ann Rowland is the captain of the team handling the corruption probe
Cleveland.com / Sept. 9
Jared Felker
Who graduated in 2000
Seacoast Swimming Association names new coach
Foster's Daily Democrat / Sept. 10
Dr. Calvin H. Thigpen
Recipient of medical and law degrees from U.Va.
HHFI hosts final Lunch & Lecture program in series
Progress Index / Sept. 1