The Charlottesville Ice Park has been closed for more than a week, but a deal for its sale will likely happen this Friday. The University of Virginia did not contribute money to help keep the ice park open, so its hockey team is without a place to practice nearby.
The UVA Law School’s most recent giving campaign was highly successful. The school announced it has set a new donors record with 8,430 graduates contributing—52.7 percent of alumni, the fifth consecutive year with contributions from more than 50 percent of alums. According to a news release, annual gifts were in excess of $10.3 million.
Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AAA' rating to the following revenue bonds issued by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia (UVA): Approximately $190 million taxable general revenue pledge Build America Bonds, series 2010.
Members of the Alpha Omicron chapter of the now dormant Chi Psi fraternity at the University of Virginia are making sure retired fraternity handyman and housefather Billy Hearns has what he needs, from food to jazz.
M. Carter Borman Who received a bachelor’s degree in government in 2001 PERSONNEL FILE: Borman joins Bell Law Firm West Virginia Record / July 12 Tyler Cannon Former Cavalier shortstop LOCALS IN THE PROS: Jeremy Hall to pitch near his hometown this weekend TriCities.com / July 13 VN Dalmia Who received an MBA from the Darden School of Business Interview with VN Dalmia, Indian Olive Association Olive Oil Times (blog) / July 13‎ Mark Marcon A  senior analyst at Robert W. Baird & Co. who received a bachelor’s of Arts degree in economics Kforce (KFRC) Bolstered By Posi...
Robby Andrews Named the 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Outdoor Track Performer and Freshman of the Year
David Breneman A professor at the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education Mergers and Survival Inside Higher Ed / July 13‎ Kristi D. Kimpel An advanced practice nurse on the Medical Center’s surgical trauma burn intensive care unit and recipient of the 2010 Circle of Excellence Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. CBJ: Personnel File Charlottesville Daily Progress / July 12‎ Dr. Damien J. LaPar A surgical resident and postdoctoral research fellow Data Confirm Effect Of Insurance on Surgical Outcomes General Surgery News (registration) / July 1...
All of the Fredericksburg area's school divisions will grow over the next five years, according to the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. ‎
Volunteer DJs, donors and listeners urged the University of Virginia on Monday to preserve the eclectic flavor and freeform format of WTJU as the university aims to improve the beloved yet struggling radio station.
Depending on your allegiances, UVA sports teams brought either joy or frustration to die-hard Cavaliers followers during the 2009-2010 season. For the all-around fan, however, it was a banner year for UVA athletics—and the school has the ranking to prove it.
The UVA School of Medicine recently launched Memory Commons, a new website focused on research, diagnosis and patient management for people affected by Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.
Monday, the University of Virginia is reaching out to faculty, staff, and students to figure out what it's doing right, what's not working and where to go from here in its efforts to promote sustainability on grounds.
Val Ackerman A four-year starter and two-time All-American playing women’s basketball at U.Va. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Announced at "The Stars at the Sun Game" SportsPageMagazine.com  / July 10 Chris Agorsor NSCAA National Player of the Year who is preparing to join a professional soccer club overseas after playing two years at the University of Virginia. Baltimore Bays youth soccer team on quest for more titles Baltimore Sun /  ‎July 9‎ Andrew Beahrs A master of arts in anthropology-archaeology graduate and author of “Twain&rsq...
Tim Cunningham A registered nurse working in the Medical Center’s emergency department UVa nurse travels world with Clowns Without Borders Charlottesville Daily Progress / July 12‎ Shigehiro Oishi A psychology professor  and the lead author of a study “Residential Mobility, Well-Being and Mortality,” in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Does Moving a Child Create Adult Baggage? New York Times  / July 9‎ Michael Rodemeyer A faculty member in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society Bioethics Council Hears Pleas for More Oversight ...
The University of Virginia is tackling familiar issues as the presidency of John Casteen draws to a close. The UVA Board of Visitors has renewed its debate over future tuition increases. Virginia began a new two-year budget period earlier this month, and board members are bracing for additional reductions in their state allocations.
Virginia universities aren't having to scramble to comply with a new federal rule to deter online piracy by students -- most came to terms with that issue years ago. … The University of Virginia, the College of William and Mary, the University of Mary Washington and Longwood University are among schools already in compliance. U.Va. has a mandatory online tutorial and quiz for all new faculty, students and staff. The university also has extra firewall protection in residence halls to protect against misuse.
UVA junior Lauren Greenlief finished in second place in the VSGA Women's Amateur Golf Championship Friday, falling 2 & 1 to Amanda Steinhagen. It's the second year in-a-row Greenlief has finished in second place.
At a time of dwindling state support for higher education, the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors is pondering several major actions — most notably, higher tuition for in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students and a sizable increase in enrollment — that would aim to ensure a more secure financial future for the university.
The University of Virginia may soon allow prospective undergraduate students to apply for non-binding early admission. U.Va’s Board of Visitors is considering a plan for the university to adopt “early action” admission, in which students would apply earlier than they do now and find out far sooner if they are accepted, rejected or deferred.
Joe Baker A graduate of School of Law. Taking Questions on Medicare The New York Times / July 8 Nisha Desai Biswal Who received a B.A. from U.Va. Nisha Desai Biswal to Head USAID Operations in Asia San Leandro India West / July 8 D'Brickashaw Ferguson A consensus All-American during his final season with the Cavaliers, All-ACC first team two years in a row, and first All-ACC offensive tackle for Virginia since 1998. New York Jets Give D'Brickashaw Ferguson Record-Setting Contract Extension USA Online Gambling News / July 8 Rob Parsons Who owned a second-hand Lotus two decades ago while a s...