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Human activities, such as the processing of animal products and energy usage, lead to an increased nitrogen footprint.
H&S

U.Va. reduces nitrogen footprint

To begin to combat the surplus of nitrogen, University researchers have created the N-Calculator, the world’s first virtual model to calculate nitrogen usage and emissions.


357 students applied to the School of Medicine in 2015, with 52 percent of applicants being accepted.
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Long application process awaits pre-med students

As pre-medical school students begin applying to medical schools next month, they look forward to a lengthy 16 to 18 month process involving the completion of multiple general and supplemental applications in the summer and subsequent interviews during the fall and winter months.


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Latest Podcast

Brenda Gunn, the director of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library and the Harrison Institute for American History, Literature and Culture, explores how students can approach the collections with curiosity, and how this can deepen their understanding of history. From exhibitions to the broader museum world, she reflects on the vital work of archivists in ensuring that even the quietest and oppressed voices are heard.