U.Va. Children’s Hospital opens an explorer themed therapeutic playroom By Brightney Varghese | 10/17/2019 The project was a collaborative effort between U.Va. Children’s staff and FrenDesign, a Georgia-based design company. READ MORE
From computer screen to field: Students use sports analytics to predict performance outcomes By Cecily Wolfe and Sam Wilson | 10/17/2019 1:07am Sports analytics, a subfield of data analytics, employs statistical tools to advise game-time and long-term decisions to maximize athletic ability.
U.Va. researchers analyze disparities in autism diagnoses By Divya Shan | 10/09/2019 Having studied and developed diagnostic techniques for autism in boys, many clinicians face difficulty in properly diagnosing this illness among girls. READ MORE
U.Va. program helps Virginia medical providers treat and cure hepatitis C By Cecily Wolfe and Brightney Varghese | 10/09/2019 Doctors, physicians assistants and nurse practitioners learn best practices for the entire process of patient care, beginning with screening for hepatitis C and ending with curing the disease. READ MORE
Facilities Management team aims to keep on-Grounds recycling clean, useful for repurposing By Lucie Rutherford | 10/02/2019 The University recently decided to steer away from single-stream recycling — in which all trash is combined and sent out in collection trucks together — and instead separate it themselves in order to maintain the cleanliness of the recyclables to ensure their re-use. However, recycling off-grounds may not be as centralized. READ MORE
U.Va. alumna creates BEATDiabetes program to encourage Type 2 diabetics to make healthy lifestyle choices By Swati Srivastava | 10/02/2019 BEATDiabetes — a program that provides motivation and support to patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes through daily text-messages — aims to provide care for patients with limited access to healthcare and offer an alternative affordable treatment method focused on prevention. READ MORE
Climate Strike demands U.Va., Board of Visitors take action against climate change By Zoe Ziff | 09/24/2019 The goal of the strike was to shed light on those most affected by climate change, demand a divestment from fossil fuels and call for the University to commit to a 100 percent carbon neutrality plan. READ MORE
U.Va. Cancer Center surveys underrepresented populations on cancer services By Cecily Wolfe and Ashley Ewing | 09/18/2019 The University’s Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center is currently conducting a survey designed to identify the needs of residents in 94 counties stretching from Northern Virginia to West Virginia in hopes to improve public provision of cancer services. READ MORE
Common flower provides U.Va. researchers with climate change insights By Cecily Wolfe | 09/12/2019 Migration of the bellflower shows how climate change reduces the genetic diversity within a species. READ MORE
University health and wellbeing experts discuss impact of all nighters By Callie Freeman | 09/04/2019 As a result of several studies, the medical community now knows that physiological reactions associated with sleep deprivation can make meaningful differences in students' lives. READ MORE
‘When in Doubt, Build a Bridge’: U.Va. psychology research on adolescent friendships and relationships highlights their importance later in life By Lucie Rutherford and Nathan Clauss | 08/23/2019 In a rigorous academic environment, it can be tempting to focus on academic achievement over interpersonal relationships; however, it is important to develop close friendships and relationships for both mental and physical health. READ MORE
Aerospace team awaits communication with CubeSat after successful deployment into space By Lucie Rutherford | 08/23/2019 Since the CubeSats’ deployment, the U.S. Air Force has tracked and published information on the satellites’ locations, allowing the teams to predict each flyover. READ MORE
Social Issues in Medicine class partners with Charlottesville agencies to address social determinants of health By Swati Srivastava and Nathan Clauss | 08/23/2019 In addition to helping students understand these social determinants of health within the community, the purpose of SIM is to also instill the importance of community service. READ MORE
How to maintain an active lifestyle during a summer in Charlottesville, budget edition By Cecily Wolfe | 08/23/2019 With the summer halfway over, time remains to take advantage of the many opportunities Charlottesville has to offer in becoming and staying fit while saving money. READ MORE
Unhealthy microbiome found to be linked to increased spread of breast cancer By Swati Srivastava | 08/09/2019 The microbiome is the collection of microorganisms that live both on and within humans, and — according to this research — could affect the behavior of breast cancer in patients. READ MORE
U.Va. powers down for one hour in energy saving initiative, talks plans for a sustainable future By Ilyas Saltani | 08/09/2019 To further promote energy conservation awareness, the U.Va. Office of Sustainability plans to hold a few more outreach and engagement events especially for incoming first-years, faculty and staff in the coming fall semester. READ MORE
U.Va. honored by U.S. Department of Energy for green, cost-effective updates to Clark Hall By Cecily Wolfe | 08/02/2019 Modifications to Clark Hall reduced annual energy and water expenditures by $750,000 or 65 percent and $22,000 or 79 percent, respectively. READ MORE
Strength in sweetness: U.Va. professor discovers unexpected trait of sugar By Callie Freeman | 08/02/2019 Thanks to Egelman and his lab, the science community now knows that sugar molecules help enable archaea to survive in extreme temperatures. READ MORE
#StoptheBans event informs on the future of reproductive health By Tina Chai | 07/24/2019 In light of recent legislation passed on reproductive healthcare, the #StoptheBans event intended to inform the Charlottesville community on the abortion bills, access to abortion care and ways to advocate for women's health. READ MORE
Facing illness as a first-year By Cecily Wolfe | 07/19/2019 Adapting to an entirely new environment may prove stressful, which may manifest in altered nutritional habits and mental or physical illnesses. READ MORE
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