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Food-related CIOs plan to form food union

By Haylee Ressa | 3 days ago

The proposed food union would be composed of the student leaders of each food-focused CIO and would meet twice a semester to coordinate food-related goals for the University. 

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U.Va. Solar Car team set to race its solar powered car for the first time in 20 years

By Maddie Mixon | June 21, 2022

Over the past two years, members of the U.Va. Solar Car team have undertaken this endeavor and are now set to put the car into action in July. 

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Researchers find possible treatment for women with Type 2 Diabetes

By Harper Didlake | June 13, 2022

In hopes of a future with less obesity, School of Medicine researchers have put their efforts into the potential treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.

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U.Va. to invest $75 million in neuroscience research

By Alexa Clark | June 12, 2022

The University will invest more than $75 million in neuroscience research, announced June 3 at the Board of Visitors’ meeting.

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Melatonin supplement use increasing in adults, study finds

By Michael Biggiani | June 12, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of adults in the United States do not receive enough sleep, and many turn to melatonin supplements to improve their sleeping habits.

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Students, faculty identify ongoing accessibility issues to combat

By Matthew Whitlock | June 1, 2022

The Lawn Accessibility Project installed accessible ramps to provide a critical linkage for students and visitors with mobility impairments, thus making a cherished part of Grounds more accessible for the entire community. 

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Graduating students highlight interdisciplinary nature of social sciences research

By Katherine Costin | May 25, 2022

After four years of learning at the University, three social science students share their unique experiences in conducting research as undergraduates. 

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U.Va. Health offers new summer work opportunities to students

By Oluwamisayo Ologun | May 16, 2022

The University Pre-Health Advising Team is partnering with U.Va. Health to provide summer work opportunities for students interested in health professions. 

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U.Va. researchers create new predictive modeling for pediatric heart transplants

By Alyssa Park | May 15, 2022

Half of all donated pediatric hearts are discarded, and 20 percent of children on the waitlist for a donor heart die before receiving one.

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U.Va. Repair Lab, students collaborate on historical climate change project

By Jacob Woodford | May 4, 2022

Students enrolled in HIST 4501, “The Climate Crisis” have been searching archives for historical data on the rising housing prices in Norfolk in collaboration with the University’s Repair Lab

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Faculty, students resist mental illness stigma through research, advocacy

By Claire Huchthausen | May 4, 2022

The stigma of mental illness isolates those who are suffering, breaks relationships, makes it difficult for them to get jobs and keeps them from getting help.

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Student groups and local thrift stores unite to initiate change in the face of fast fashion

By Chloe Kline | May 1, 2022

As online shopping and fast fashion trends thrived during the pandemic, Uplift Thrift struggled to stay afloat in spite of all efforts. 

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New Giraffe genome sequencing tool reduces research bias

By Alex Vitali | April 29, 2022

The new tool, called Giraffe, is the first step toward making the original reference genome from the Human Genomics Project much more robust. 

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U.Va. multidisciplinary team engages in flood mitigation efforts

By Oluwamisayo Ologun | April 25, 2022

A multidisciplinary team at the University is working with the Lenowisco Planning Districts Commission to develop more creative and effective flood planning strategies.

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U.Va. community faces the numbing effects of crisis fatigue

By Ava Bagherian | April 19, 2022

Catastrophies have taken a toll on the student psyche and have led many community members to experience numbness, anxiety, exhaustion and an overwhelming sense of grief.

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Local speakers discuss ongoing action against climate change during online event

By Katherine Costin | April 17, 2022

The event showcased local efforts in Charlottesville and Albemarle county to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Charlottesville experiences a dramatic loss in tree canopy

By Carson Brantley | April 17, 2022

A recent report from the Charlottesville Tree Commission indicates that the rate at which Charlottesville is losing its tree canopy has increased. 

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U.Va. and William & Mary host joint webinar to share plans for carbon net neutrality by 2030

By Saumya Sharma | April 15, 2022

In accordance with Executive order 77, the University and the College of William & Mary aim to be carbon net neutral by the end of 2030 — and hosted a webinar yesterday to discuss these plans. 

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U.Va. Health joins national study analyzing mild-to-moderate COVID-19 treatments

By Jordan Schuck | April 12, 2022

The medication can be put into use right away, should the study prove effective.

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Allergies or COVID-19? U.Va. allergists discuss the difference

By Emmie Halter | April 7, 2022

Allergy symptoms often coincide with COVID-19 symptoms — which causes a blurred line between the two very different situations.