The U.S. Department of Education revealed its College Scorecard last Saturday evaluating 7,800 universities, looking chiefly at their return on investment to students.
The Board of Visitors’s Buildings and Grounds Committee met Friday to discuss sustainability initiatives and the progress on current and planned University renovations.
The Board of Visitors on Thursday discussed the University’s six-year plan, which includes the possibility of faculty pay increases, in its Finance Committee meeting.
The University Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy has revealed a new Center for Leadership Simulation and Gaming in an effort to allow students to better test the real world impact of policy decisions.
Over 1,000 faculty and staff members from the University participated in the annual Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring yesterday. The event brings together volunteers from all over Albemarle County to work on a variety of service projects for 100 non-profit organizations and schools in our community.
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Wednesday a new $6 million plan to improve the safety of schools across the state.
Members of the Board of Visitors discussed gathering student outcomes data and the University’s rankings in publications like the U.S.
The University Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy hosted a panel on Thursday celebrating Constitution Day, discussing the importance of media and the freedom of speech and press it is afforded.
The Board of Visitors will convene for its fall meeting this Thursday and Friday. The Board’s eight committees will meet over the next two days to plan, review and discuss issues from science and technology investment to sustainability to Rotunda renovations.
The popular CBS program “48 Hours” released on Wednesday the third of five podcasts recounting the disappearance and murder of late University student Hannah Graham in September 2014.
Different departments and schools involved with science, technology, engineering and math programs feel the University could help improve its STEM programs by facilitating research for students.
The University’s Information Technology Services is carrying out their Security Enhancement Plan aimed to update IT security following the data breach June 11.
Admitting to unanticipated setbacks, the University administration says Rotunda restoration may not be entirely completed by 2016 Final Exercises, though it maintains the project remains on schedule.
Hannah Graham’s alleged murderer Jesse Matthew — indicted yesterday with first-degree murder of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington — was appointed counsel in an initial appearance at Albemarle County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon.
The hiring, compensation and retention of faculty at the University is a critical matter that is in the midst of several changes.
University Hockey goalie Jake Anderson, a third-year College student, was ejected from the season opener against Virginia Commonwealth University Monday for drinking a beer on the ice during a timeout.
The Center for Engineering Career Development hosted the Engineering, Science and Technology Career Fair this Monday and Tuesday.
Jesse Matthew Jr. will be charged with first-degree murder and abduction with intent to defile in Albemarle County in connection with the 2009 disappearance and death of Morgan Harrington.
The Center for Global Health and Sustained Dialogue addressed issues surrounding women’s health and safety at the University Tuesday at a discussion titled “A Provocative Dialogue on Women’s Health: College and Beyond.”
Student Council heard a proposal for a new CIO at their Tuesday meeting.
