November 19, 2008

UVa hopes to curb binge-drinking tradition

Saturday marks the last home game of the University of Virginia’s football season and school officials are trying to curb the accompanying “fourth-year fifth” tradition.

UVa professors named to Obama transition team

Two University of Virginia law professors have been named members of President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team.


November 16, 2008

University children’s health clinic tapped for national obesity study

The Children’s Fitness Clinic at the University of Virginia’s Children’s Hos-pital has been chosen to participate in a nationwide obesity study.


November 15, 2008

Casteen looks to head off UVa endowment concerns

University of Virginia officials are aiming to allay concerns about the state of the school’s investments and overall stability in light of a financial crisis that is wracking financial markets worldwide.


November 14, 2008

UVa, Sabato to host political conference

A panel of party insiders, reporters and pundits will gather next week at the University of Virginia to discuss the 2008 presidential, senatorial and congressional elections.

Seasonal sadness possibly genetic

Some people who suffer Seasonal Affective Disorder may also have a genetic mutation that may, in part, bring on wintry depression, a study by a University of Virginia researcher has found.


November 09, 2008

Nuclear studies set to explode

Speeches and debates during the presidential campaign about the country’s energy needs consistently included nods from candidates about the future of nuclear power.


October 31, 2008

UVa endowment suffers massive loss

The University of Virginia’s multi-billion dollar investments took a nearly $600 million hit in the first quarter of this fiscal year, a new report shows.


October 30, 2008

At UVa, duo explores power of sonata

Violinist Max Rabinovitsj and pianist Mimi Tung will present an afternoon of sonatas for violin and piano at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Cabell Hall Auditorium.


October 27, 2008

High-tech faux pancreas may change diabetics’ lives

An artificial pancreas being tested at the University of Virginia and at other sites around the world could one day transform the way type 1 diabetics manage their disease, researchers say.

Network merger to benefit UVa

The University of Virginia is among several colleges that will benefit from an agreement to combine two specialized high-speed networks focused on academic research and higher education.


October 14, 2008

Miller Center puts forum on hold

The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia has postponed Monday’s forum on the war on terror.


October 03, 2008

Economy worries UVa donors

The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors heard Friday that the school’s mission to raise $3 billion by 2011 is still on course — despite the economic downturn.


October 02, 2008

UVa dedicates 2nd building in a week

Ruffin Hall is the second new building at the University of Virginia to be dedicated this week.

Aging conference set for Oct. 10

The University of Virginia’s Institute on Aging is hosting a conference on Oct. 10 to focus on voting among seniors living in long-term care facilities.

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