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U.Va. has highest black student graduation rate among publics

The University is leading the pack of public institutes of higher education in graduation rates of African-American students for the 14th consecutive year, according to a recent article published in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Maurice Apprey, dean of the Office of African-American Affairs, said the commitments of administration, faculty and students have contributed to the consistently high graduation rate. The Office of African-American Affairs aims to translate this aggregate effort into programs that bring success for students, Apprey said.

U.Va. seeks to build leaders

University administrators discussed the creation of an Institute for Faculty Advancement in an effort to improve faculty leadership opportunities at Thursday's?

Lawn residents irked by recent rocking chair thefts

A Lawn resident's rocking chair was stolen this weekend, bringing up the total number of incidents involving chair theft this academic year to seven, Lawn resident Christine Devlin said. "My chair happens to be amongst those that are missing," said Lawn resident Ben Cooper, former Honor Committee chair.

Some VCCS graduates assured SEAS admission

Virginia community college graduates who meet certain requirements will now be guaranteed admission to the University's Engineering School because of an agreement signed last month by University President John T.

Foundation chooses Morven coordinator

In an effort to help create an interdisciplinary, international academic center for the University, the University of Virginia Foundation recently named Stewart Gamage, current vice president of public affairs at the College of William & Mary, director of the University's Morven Project. The Morven Project seeks to establish an academic center for the University on land given to the University in 2001 by John W.

Clinton projected to win Pennsylvania

Following extensive media coverage of controversial comments made by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama last week about rural Americans, experts anticipate Sen.

Loan policy may affect student aid

As many high school seniors contemplate their options for higher education at the end of an arduous college application process, for some, the real work has just begun.

Single sanction ad hoc committee reinstated

The Honor Committee approved the reinstatement of the single sanction ad hoc committee and approved changes to open committee meeting procedure during last night's meeting.

Students receive first Warner awards

Two University students received a jump-start this weekend toward their planned political careers, as third-year College students Grayson Lambert and Sarah Buckley received the first annual Senator John W.

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Show me the money

From the College to the Engineering School and extending to all arms of the University, there is neither much variation in the evaluation procedures that lead to raises in faculty salaries nor many differences in how a new hire's salary is determined.

University celebrates retiring faculty

Tuxedos, toile tablecloths and the buoyant sounds of a string quintet characterized last night's annual dinner reception to recognize retiring faculty, held in the Dome Room of the Rotunda.

Symposium displays Engineering research

Biomedical Graduate Engineering student Kristen Wieghaus won first place along with a $1,500 research grant at yesterday's fourth annual University of Virginia Engineering Research Symposium.

IFC spring rush sees 10th year

Though the decision to move Inter-Fraternity Council rush for first-year students to the spring was controversial 10 years ago, the IFC has since adapted, now preferring the second-semester rush process. Former Dean of Students Robert T.

Correction

The Tuesday, April 8 News article "Athletic department leading fundraising initiative" incorrectly stated that the athletic department recently achieved more than 78 percent of its fundraising goal of $300,000.

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Visits present dean finalists to University

The University has selected the final three candidates for the permanent Dean of Students position, each of whom will make a presentation and answer questions in sessions open to the University community in the upcoming weeks. A search committee comprised of faculty members and students formed in mid-January to examine applicants, said Christina Morell, assistant vice president for student affairs.

Board discusses recent mental health bills

University policies concerning mental health issues were the main topic of debate at the Board of Visitors' Student Affairs Committee meeting yesterday.

Controversial lie-in planned in Blacksburg

Some students and family members affected by the Virginia Tech shootings plan to commemorate the tragedy's one-year anniversary by hosting a lie-in on the university's Drillfield April 16.

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