U.Va. employees out-earn other officials

Of all of the individuals on the state's $4.6 billion payroll, University administrators are the ones who take the top spots for earning the highest salaries, according to a report recently released by The Richmond Times-Dispatch. The salary figures, which are compiled annually and released in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, identify the top 10 earners as state college officials.

NIH funds study on med students

The National Institutes of Health awarded $1.275 million to University professors to conduct a study about the underrepresentation of minorities in biomedical research. About one-third of the United States' total population is comprised of minorities, whereas only 7 percent of biomedical researchers have such backgrounds, said Assoc.

Schools receive high ranks

Two of the University's graduate schools - the Darden School and Law School - received high ratings in the Princeton Review's latest rankings. The Darden School took the top spot for "Best Professors," second in "Best Campus Facilities" and fifth in "Best Campus Environment." The Law School, meanwhile, was deemed No.

Renovations block on-Grounds walks

Two on-Grounds walkways will be closed because of ongoing construction projects. McGuffey Drive, the road directly behind Garret Hall, will be closed Oct.

Honor shelves jury revisions

The Honor Committee voted during last night's meeting to table indefinitely an amendment to change the composition of juries for honor trials. The proposed amendment would have taken away juries entirely made up of randomly selected students.

FYJC determines chair, vice chair

John Woolard and Jonathan McMann were elected Thursday as chair and vice chair of the First Year Judiciary Committee.

Support for Obama wanes across campuses

In campaigning for the upcoming midterm elections, President Obama faces the challenge of recapturing waning support among college students, a demographic that was integral to his successful 2008 campaign but has now soured after his first two years in office. According to an Associated Press-mtvU poll conducted in September, approval ratings for Obama among college students are at 44 percent, a significant decrease from 60 percent in May 2009.

Search begins for executive vice president

With a committee now in place, the University is one step further in the search for a successor for Leonard Sandridge, who will retire as executive vice president and chief operating officer in June. University President Teresa A.

Legislation focuses on Va. degrees

Gov. Bob McDonnell introduced the Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2011 during Tuesday's meeting of the Commission on Higher Education Reform. The legislation presents his mission for Virginia public universities to award 100,000 more degrees during the next 15 years to put "the Commonwealth on the path to a more prosperous future." McDonnell cited research from the University's Cooper Center to demonstrate the economic benefits of the increase in degrees.

CNU begins new hiring policy

Administrators from Christopher Newport University are implementing a faculty selection policy that will evaluate the standings of prospective faculty members' alma maters in U.S.

Center reports to Obama

ormer U.S. Secretaries of Transportation Norman Mineta and Samuel Skinner briefed President Obama at the White House Oct.

Cuccinelli addresses students amid protest

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Fifth district debates begin

Virginia's fifth district congressional race heated up Wednesday with the first in a series of debates between candidates.

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