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Search for Harrington continues

By Prateek Vasireddy | January 25, 2010

Months have passed since Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington's disappearance Oct. 17, but state police continue to stress that the investigation is still active and that anyone with relevant information should not hesitate to contact them. "There are about 600 leads at this time, but unfortunately nothing has been able to get us beyond knowing that her last sighting was at 9:30 p.m.

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Former Prof. Gasman passes away at age 84

January 25, 2010

Lydia Gasman, a former University art history professor, renowned art scholar and historian, passed away Jan.

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First-year faces murder charges in father

January 22, 2010

Former first-year College student Alan Yuan Chang has been charged with one count of first-degree murder for the killing of his father, 47-year-old Jian Zhang, Chang's attorney said.

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South Lawn opens two wings in time for spring semester

By Shirley Park | January 22, 2010

[caption id="attachment_32516" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Workers will put the finishing touches on the South Lawn in the fall.

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Chinese student group helps identify, recruit applicants

By Tom Christensen | January 22, 2010

While the University saw an increase in the overall number of applicants to the class of 2014, admissions officials also noted a considerable jump in the number of applications from China, Assoc.

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Magazine ranks Charlottesville among nation

By Emily Poe | January 22, 2010

[caption id="attachment_32513" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Charlottesville was selected as one of the top five healthiest cities in the United States for its health resources, green living practices and alternative commuting options, such as walking or biking.

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Students, faculty initiate Haiti relief

By Prateek Vasireddy | January 21, 2010

As Haiti copes with the strongest aftershock since last week's destructive 7.0 earthquake, former and current members of the University and Charlottesville communities have continued their efforts to aid the devastated nation. Friends of deceased Batten student and College alumna Stephanie Jean-Charles confronted their personal loss at a vigil Sunday night, where they shared memories of their friend and erected a shrine in her honor in front of the French house, where Jean-Charles used to live, fourth-year College student Frederika Braun said.

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Commerce student dies after battle with health problems

By Laura Hoffman | January 21, 2010

[caption id="attachment_32483" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Scott May, third from right, overcame many hurdles to return to the University in his 40s after years in the work force.

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University sees rise in 2014 applications

By Rebecca Rubin | January 21, 2010

[caption id="attachment_32481" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The University received 22,396 applications for admission to the University this year, an increase of about 600 applications from last year.

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Publications name University

By Jane Ma | January 21, 2010

The University has again bolstered its reputation as one of the country's best bargains in higher education, recently receiving high marks from two national publications. For the second consecutive year, The Princeton Review ranked the University the No.

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University welcomes first female president

By Matthew Denton-Edmundson and Rodger Nayak | January 20, 2010

[caption id="attachment_32445" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Board selected Teresa A. Sullivan as the eighth president of the University.

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Student passes in Haiti quake

By Laura Hoffman | January 20, 2010

[caption id="attachment_32443" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Stephanie Jean-Charles, a Batten student and active member of the University community, was home with her family and sleeping when a wall collapsed on her bed during the earthquake in Haiti.

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Darden student dies from lung complications

By Katherine Raichlen | January 20, 2010

First-year Darden student Justin Key died Dec. 14 from a blood clot to the lungs. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Spouse of president-elect to join Law School faculty

By Bethel Habte | January 20, 2010

University of Michigan Law Prof. Douglas Laycock - husband of University President-elect Teresa Sullivan - will join the Law School faculty next semester, making what Laycock calls a "lateral move" from one prestigious law school to another. Sullivan's selection this year allowed the Law School to finally nab Laycock, a long-sought law scholar and educator.

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University Art Museum expands print collection

January 20, 2010

The University Art Museum recently acquired several new pieces, including notable additions to its print collection. Among the museum's new features are two works by printmaker Wassily Kandinsky.

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Presidential interviews to commence soon

By Kate Colwell | December 4, 2009

[caption id="attachment_32365" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="President John Casteen, III will step down Aug.

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Honor reflects on semester initiatives, plans for future

By Cameron Feller | December 4, 2009

[caption id="attachment_32363" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Honor Committee approved a Semester at Sea amendment and a plagiarism supplement this semester.

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Officials lengthen exam library hours

By Jane Ma | December 4, 2009

Student Council's Student Life Committee announced Tuesday that it has successfully negotiated a plan with University Library officials to keep the Brown Science and Engineering Library in Clark Hall open until 4 a.m.

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Council continues to fight economic woes

By Sarah Wooten | December 4, 2009

The Charlottesville City Council will continue to plan its 2011 fiscal year budget throughout December and January, looking for ways to overcome obstacles raised by the current economic state. At Council's Nov.

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Batten School looks to expand offerings

By Katherine Raichlen | December 3, 2009

[caption id="attachment_32327" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Batten School will soon have a home in Garrett Hall after renovations are complete.