Former University English Prof. Barbara Nolan passed away Sunday after battling breast cancer for many years, according to Nolan?s family obituary.Nolan was the first female professor to obtain tenure in the English department at the University, Associate Dean of Students Francis Aaron Laushway said.
As U.S. Senate and House leaders tune the government?s pending economic stimulus package, one point of contention that pertains to college and university students across the country is funding for government financial aid.
Student Council approved a resolution last night to endorse a statement criticizing the Education School dean and the University Library system for proposed changes to the Education Library without student input, citing a violation of student self-governance.
The Virginia Press Association recently named former Gov. Gerald Baliles, current director of the University?s Miller Center of Public Affairs, the 2009 ?Virginian of the Year?. The VPA awarded Baliles the title because of the ?great leadership he has given to the state for each role he has been in,? VPA Executive Director Ginger Stanley said.
Kristin Szakos, former Charlottesville volunteer coordinator for Barack Obama?s presidential campaign, announced Monday that she will pursue the Democratic nomination for Charlottesville City Council later this year.
The result of the first student-led initiative of its kind, a major in Global Development now is in its final stage of approval from the College to accept students this fall, said Richard Handler, associate dean of academic programs.
African-American Affairs Dean Maurice Apprey discussed black history and the progress in terms of increasing diversity and acceptance that the University and its community has made since last year during the annual State of the Office of African-American Affairs address last night.Apprey began his speech by discussing the importance of the election of President Barack Obama.
The Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 2158 Thursday, authorizing the creation of a new Charlottesville-Albemarle Transit Authority, but did not pass an accompanying bill to provide funding.
A recent survey revealed a number of patterns in the Charlottesville Latino immigrant community.
A referendum on the spring ballot to amend the Honor Committee?s single sanction system was deemed valid by Honor Committee Chair Jess Huang last night.
Rahul Gorawara, a third-year
New research conducted at the University has identified a genetic variant that could explain why some people drink more heavily than others.University Psychiatry Prof.
The University may cut back on the number of telephone landlines in dorms as a way to eliminate unnecessary costs, Chief Housing Officer Mark Doherty said.?We?re currently looking at the possibility of removing the landlines for most of the spaces in the residence halls,? Doherty said.
The United States Department of Education recently granted Education Prof.
Seeking to find answers to funding gaps and pending state budget cuts, the Board of Visitors Finance Committee met yesterday to discuss the University?s fiscal future in light of current economic conditions.?There is a genuine problem in Virginia for higher education,? President John T.
The University?s endowment suffered yet another loss last month, continuing a downward-spiraling trend seen during each of the past six months.
As a result of financial difficulties stemming from a lack of advertising revenue, JuicyCampus.com Founder and CEO Matt Ivester officially shutdown the highly controversial college gossip Web site yesterday.?In these historically difficult economic times, online ad revenue has plummeted and venture capital funding has dissolved,? Ivester explained in an online interview posted on the Web site.
Chrono Trigger is widely regarded as one of the best games of all time, and now, nearly 14 years after its original release on the Super Nintendo, it is now available for the Nintendo DS.
During his annual State of the University address yesterday, President John T.
Student Council?s Legislative Affairs Committee discussed Tuesday night its upcoming trip to speak with legislators in Richmond, where it will voice its opinions about three student-related bills now going through the General Assembly.
