Sawhill and Murray are examples of the new breed of American scholars (whose ranks include Kay S Hymowtiz of New York's Manhattan Institute and Brad Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia) who are articulating the secular case for marriage by informing the public about the positive impact on children of parents getting wed, staying hitched, and providing their families with superior economic and emotional security.
In a ranking based on “student ratings and reviews posted on Graduateprograms.com. The rankings are based on surveys completed by more than 4,000 students (including those currently enrolled and recent grads) from over 150 accredited law schools across the United States,” the U.Va. School of Law was ranked seventh in the nation.
According to a news release from the University of Virginia, offensive coordinator Bill Lazor is leaving the Cavaliers to join the Philadelphia Eagles and Chip Kelly's staff.
The state's population growth is outpacing the nation, with northern Virginia, Hampton Roads and the Richmond area leading the way. University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service says the state's population grew by 2.3 percent between the 2010 census and July 2012. That tops the nation's pace of growth, which was 1.7 percent during the same period.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will celebrate Black History Month with many events throughout February. The theme is “Learning from our Past to Pursue our Future,” extend into the arts, literature and history.
So, can Obama become the climate-change president through executive action alone? History holds out hope. Even though presidents are largely remembered for their legislative accomplishments (think President Reagan’s tax reform, President Clinton’s welfare reform, President George W. Bush’s education agenda, and even Obama’s Affordable Care Act), Barbara Perry of the University of Virginia's Miller Center points to President Truman, who gets a great deal of credit for the country's Medicare system—despite the fact that the law was passed more than 12 years ...
Claiming this type of trademark right, known as trade dress, on interior designs has precedent, said Christopher Sprigman, a University of Virginia law professor and the co-author of the book "The Knockoff Economy."
Some musicians touring the country made a very special stop in Charlottesville. The Songs for Kids Foundation had kids, parents and staff at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital jamming to some tunes.
The majority of Virginians believe the state's college campuses are safe, according to a new VCU poll. Pollsters interviewed 827 adults over a week and found many also believe universities can't do anything to prevent violent crimes from happening in the first place.
Research conducted by Kathy Kram (Boston University) and Monica Higgins (Harvard University) indicates that people who develop faster have a strong network of developmental relationships. This parallels findings from Rob Cross of the University of Virginia that shows a clear correlation between high performance and robust networks.
Breakfast With Tiki: Retired Football Star Has New Radio Show, Startup to Help Jocks Cash in on Fame
Former U.Va. football star Tiki Barber is the co-founder of a technology startup called Thuzio, an “online marketplace for celebrity experiences.” Want to play a round of golf with Mr. Barber’s twin brother, Ronde? You can, for a mere $2,500. Feel like taking NBA great Gary Payton to a basketball game? That’s just $5,000.
Political analysts at the University of Virginia Center for Politics say the concept is not a good one, but neither party is free from blame. "Democrats were offering the same thing prior, because they couldn't win [the presidency] in the state of Virginia," said analyst Geoff Skelley. "So they were trying to change the rules. And now Republicans haven't won it two times in a row, and now they're trying to change the rules. It's all political gamesmanship."
The General Assembly approved a new four-year term Tuesday for the University of Virginia rector whose failed attempt to fire the school’s president prompted a two-week campus revolt and a warning from an accrediting agency.
Helen Dragas won confirmation Tuesday as the House of Delegates voted to return the embattled rector to the University of Virginia board of visitors for a second four-year term.
Dr. Paul Matherne, a professor of pediatrics and a pediatric cardiologist at UVa, is coordinating a project to measure newborns’ cardiac health with six hospitals in Virginia.
The article profiles the U.Va. Student Council's crowd-sourcing website, "SpeakUpUVa.com" that seeks to collect and evaluate students' ideas and pass along the best to University administrations.
(Editorial) Cites a Daily Beast passage quoting Sidney Milkis, a University of Virginia presidential scholar and a “ self-described moderate Democrat,” as saying: “Obama is the first president to use his unilateral powers so routinely, especially in the domestic sphere. And in some ways, that may be more insidious than what came before.”
Some good Samaritans are being recognized Wednesday for helping 13 college students get out of their home unharmed as it was engulfed in flames. A ceremony on Wednesday will honor two citizens, a university police officer, and two students who fire officials say acted very bravely in the face of danger.
According to a report by University of Virginia’s Terance J. Rephann, agribusiness in Pittsylvania County is a live, vital part of the economy, contributing $1.2 billion in 2011, considering total industry input for timber and agricultural industries.
“I deny the premise that law has nothing to do with historical inquiry,” U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said, during an April 2010 appearance at the University of Virginia School of Law, according to postings on the university’s website. “Historical inquiry has nothing to do with the law only if the original meaning is irrelevant.”