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Honor multi-sanction referenda on student election ballot

By Katherine Ballington | February 18, 2015

Honor Committee elections and referenda voting open online Friday. In addition to electing representatives, students will have the opportunity to vote on the referenda to change the current Honor single-sanction system. The referenda are comprised of three proposal — the first two are binding constitutional amendments and the third is non-binding.

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CAPS hosts free mental wellness screening

By Katie Grimesy | February 17, 2015

The University’s Counseling and Psychological Services center will host free mental health wellness screenings Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Newcomb Hall 360.

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Law students, undergraduates provide free tax return consulting

By Savannah Borders | February 17, 2015

University law students are working with an IRS-run program to provide tax advice to Charlottesville residents. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program began work in the city in 2007 and, in partnership with local groups, advises those with an adjusted gross income of $53,000 or less.

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Virginia reacts to first major snowfall

By Grace Erard and Samantha Josey-Borden | February 17, 2015

Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Monday in anticipation of a winter storm. Both the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia State Police advised residents to stay off roads until the storm ended.

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Department of Education seeks to improve college rating system

By Will Marshall | February 17, 2015

U.S. Under-Secretary of Education Ted Mitchell discussed an initiative to improve the equity of higher education by creating a national college ratings system at the 2015 National Legislative Summit held by the Association of Community College Trustees Tuesday.

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Missing first-year College student found, safe

By Chloe Heskett | February 17, 2015

The University announced it is investigating a missing person incident involving first-year student Mike D’Amario.

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Matthew's Fairfax County trial set

By Angela Pham | February 16, 2015

Jesse Matthew’s trial date for a 2005 sexual assault in Fairfax County was moved to June 8, following a hearing on Feb. 13.

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Virginia House tables LGBTQ bill

By Juliana Radovanovich | February 16, 2015

A Virginia House General Laws subcommittee tabled Senate Bill 785, a motion which would have protected lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender public employees from discrimination in the workplace. Though the bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support, it now cannot be considered for the remainder of the session.

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Ronald Hutchins announced as next Vice President of Information Technology

By Brendan Rogers | February 16, 2015

The University announced Thursday the selection of Ronald Hutchins as the next Vice President of Information Technology. Hutchins, who has been at the Georgia Institute of Technology for 34 years and is currently the chief technology officer, will assume the new position in August.

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Vigil held to honor Chapel Hill victims

By Samantha Josey-Borden and Katie Grimesey | February 16, 2015

University students held a vigil Sunday night to honor the lives of three Chapel Hill students shot last week in an apartment near campus. The victims have been identified as 23-year-old Deah Shaddy Barakat, his 21-year-old wife, Yusor Mohammad, and her sister, 19-year-old Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha. 

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Virginia Congressmen seek further Virginia Indian tribal recognition

By Henry Pflager | February 16, 2015

Though the six tribes — the Chickahominy, the Eastern Chickahominy, the Upper Mattaponi, the Rappahannock, the Monacan and the Nansemond — have received state recognition, the groups have failed to gain recognition from the federal government.

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Wintergreen resort sold

By Reade Pickert | February 15, 2015

EPR Properties purchased the Virginia resort Wintergreen on Thursday from James C. Justice II. The four season resort will be leased by and managed by Pacific Group Resorts, a company which currently owns and operates the New Hampshire Ragged Mountain Resort and the Maryland Wisp Resort.

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University LGBTQ Center continues “Love is Love” campaign

By Katie Grimesey | February 15, 2015

The University LGBTQ Center held its second singing of the Good ol’ Song as a part of the “Love is Love” Campaign, an effort aimed at raising awareness and creating a more welcoming community environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students.

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Student Council discusses undergraduate experience, sexual assault legislation

By Kayla Eanes and Grace Erard | February 12, 2015

Archie Holmes, Vice Provost for Educational Innovation and Interdisciplinary Studies, spoke to Student Council Tuesday about the 2015 Student Experience in the Research University survey.

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University law student, alumna advocate Charlottesville housing improvement

By Grayson Kemper | February 12, 2015

University Law student Meryem Dede and ‘13 Law graduate Kim Rolla recently completed advocacy work in Charlottesville, providing legal assistance to public housing residents in an effort to reform regulations regarding eviction.

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Sexual assault legislation passes, aids victims, protects college students

By Maddy Weingast | February 12, 2015

The Virginia House of Delegates recently passed legislation which aids victims of sexual assault and protect students on college campuses.

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Kaine, One Less propose education bill

By Kathleen Smith | February 12, 2015

University Contracted Independent Organization One Less presented the Teach Safe Relationships Act bill with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine to the U.S. Senate Tuesday Feb. 3. Members of One Less worked with Kaine to craft the bill.

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Revised ethics legislation sets lower cap on campaign gifts

By Catherine Griesedieck | February 12, 2015

The Virginia House of Delegates passed a new ethics reform bill Tuesday which tightens certain restrictions of the reform bill passed last year. The new bill sets a $100 cap on gifts for political campaigns and strengthens the independent advisory panel created in the 2014 bill.

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Local attorney Mike Signer announces City Council candidacy

By Luc Cianfarani | February 12, 2015

Local author and attorney Mike Signer announced his candidacy for a Charlottesville City Council seat Wednesday.

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Batten School hosts former United Nations, Iraq ambassador

By Hannah Mezzacappa | February 12, 2015

The Batten School hosted former ambassador and statesman John Negroponte Wednesday for a talk about global security and international relations.