Redistricting bill passes Senate, stirs debate
The Virginia Senate voted by a narrow 20-19 margin last Friday to pass a controversial redistricting bill, which would create new boundaries for the state's 11 congressional districts.
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The Virginia Senate voted by a narrow 20-19 margin last Friday to pass a controversial redistricting bill, which would create new boundaries for the state's 11 congressional districts.
A study conducted by Education Dean Robert Pianta released Tuesday recommends the use of a new model, called MyTeachingPartner, to assess K-12 teachers' classroom skills.
A state bill which would impose regulations on abortion clinics like hospitals cleared two state agencies last week and now needs only Gov. Bob McDonnell's signature to be put into effect.
The University's return on its endowment increased by more than 24 percent last fiscal year, exceeding its pre-recession levels. The current size of the endowment is about $5.3 billion, according to the Investment Management Company's annual report released last June.
Women who enter college as engineering majors are less likely than their male peers to graduate with an engineering degree and pursue a related career path, according to a study published in the October edition of the American Sociological Review.
Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan held a news conference last Thursday to call for a full rejection of the current regional water plan, asserting Charlottesville City Council has turned a blind eye to facts in favor of speculative future growth and development interests.
A study published this week in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine reported a link between public Facebook habits and personal drinking problems.
Fourth-year College student Danny Schmidt reported being robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday while walking home from the library around 2 a.m.
The University Medical Center earned $180.4 million in net income during the last fiscal year, an increase of about $62.1 million from the preceding year, according to a presentation given last Thursday to the Medical Center Operating Board.
The City of Charlottesville argued before a U.S. district court judge Tuesday for the dismissal of a lawsuit regarding the legality of panhandling on the Downtown Mall.
The long-standing battle between Virginia Attorney General and University alumnus Ken Cuccinelli and the University concerning access rights to private research documents met another delay Friday when a judge approved the University's petition for a temporary stay.
A male reported being robbed on the 1100 block of John Street at about 1:35 a.m. Saturday.
As fourth-year students near the end of their undergraduate experiences, some already are committed to more time in the classroom - as teachers. Since its inception in 1990, Teach For America has developed into one of the most popular and growing programs in the country for top-notch college graduates.
The Department of Education proposed an amendment last Thursday to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act that would grant states the flexibility, when deemed necessary, to divulge private student records to ensure taxpayer funds are being invested in effective programs.
New advancements in technological research at the University Health System could help diagnose soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries which often result from a concussive force or blow to the head. The advancements include a hand-held ultrasound machine that would allow soldiers to assess brain injuries from the battlefield.
The Law School recently received a $150,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund to finance pro bono legal services for low-income families, particularly those that have been affected by the recent economic downturn and rise in unemployment.
National Geographic Magazine hosted a free public presentation on field research and exploration Saturday night at Newcomb Hall Theater as part of its Young Explorers program, an initiative dedicated to providing funding for projects created by young scientists across the country.
Researchers have found evidence they think explains why university professors tend to lean liberal, rejecting the notion that liberal bias in higher education informs their political views. Two studies conducted by Prof. Neil Gross of the University of British Columbia and Ethan Fosse of Harvard University released Monday attribute this disconnect primarily to self-selection on the part of scholars.
Continuing a debate that has spanned nearly a full year, the Virginia Supreme Court has decided to hear an appeal regarding Attorney General and University alumnus Ken Cuccinelli's right to subpoena documents from the University.
The Virginia General Assembly voted last Thursday to pass a bill that critics fear could shut down as many as 17 of the 21 abortion clinics in the state. The bill would classify clinics that perform more than five first-trimester abortions per month as hospitals rather than doctor's offices, leading to stricter regulations for the medical practices.