The University’s Center for Survey Research is partnering with Voice Of the People, a non-partisan organization advocating for the “founding principles” of democracy by offering a robust survey of public opinion.
A panel of University faculty and guests convened Tuesday to discuss the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa and illustrate issues of treatment and prevention.
The University announced Tuesday same-sex spouses of all benefit-eligible faculty and staff will be allowed to enroll in the University Health Plan.
Virginia Tech announced a policy change last week that will protect transgender individuals as part of the school’s comprehensive anti-discriminatory statement.
A panel of federal judges Tuesday ruled Virginia’s congressional district map unconstitutional because of racial gerrymandering in the 3rd District.
At the College of Arts and Sciences’ faculty meeting Tuesday, faculty members discussed an ongoing initiative to reconstruct the curriculum for undergraduate students.
Student Council discussed its role in supporting the recently-formed Buddies on Call program Tuesday. The organization plans to offer students the ability to call in another student to walk them home at night.
The Medical School dedicated the Ivy Foundation Translational Research Building Friday in honor of a $45 million dollar gift from the Ivy Foundation.
In the wake of the Sept. 13 disappearance of second-year College student Hannah Graham, mobile safety applications have gathered significant interest in recent weeks.
The City of Charlottesville sent out postcards to 1,200 households Monday asking for participation in the National Citizen Survey, which will gauge citizens’ opinions about the usefulness of city services.
Former Charlottesville Police Lieutenant Ronnie Roberts will begin his tenure Monday as the Chief of the Louisa Police Department after serving the city of Charlottesville for 40 years.
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Virginia and four other states Monday morning, as the Supreme Court rejected petitions to review same-sex marriage cases, upholding the Fourth Circuit Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal in the state.The decision immediately affected Virginia, Indiana, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Utah.
Groups around Grounds and throughout the state are working this month to bring heightened attention to the issue of domestic violence in recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Officials from the University, Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville announced Friday that they would collectively form a new community safety advisory committee to improve safety measures around the area. This initiative follows the sudden disappearance of second-year College student Hannah Graham.
Dozens of concerns go into a student's housing decision ? finding the perfect roommates, the right rent rate, and a location that's close to class without sacrificing access to nightlife.
University students face many choices when it comes to signing a lease for the upcoming year. On-Grounds vs. Off-Grounds, International Residences, Greek and Organizational Housing — the choices seem endless.
This past Friday, University student group the Society for Awakening Souls along with Second Year Council sponsored a mental wellness event called “Hugs for Hannah” in wake of the disappearance of second-year College student Hannah Graham.
American novelist James Salter has returned to the University this fall as the inaugural Kapnick Distinguished Writer-in-Residence.
The Jefferson Society welcomed Karin Agness — a 2009 University Law School graduate and founder of the Network of Enlightened Women — Friday evening as the fifth speaker in its annual speaker series.
The Virginia State Police have recently implemented a new policing tactic to combat texting while driving.
