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University Architect David Neuman departs, leaves Rotunda renovations in good hands

By Chloe Heskett | September 7, 2014

University Architect David Neuman will step down in October to pursue consulting work in California. Neuman began his post at the University in 2003 and since then has taken on numerous major projects, including the $100 million dollar South Lawn development, the prominent Rotunda renovation, the Arts Grounds facilities and the Emily Couric Cancer Center addition. Neuman said the diversity of the work is what originally attracted him to the University. “It was a place that I thought would be interesting and challenging at the same time,” Neuman said, citing the University’s historical roots and its Medical Center as unique challenges for the architect job.

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McCormick Road dorms to see massive renovation project

By Katherine Wilkin | September 7, 2014

Renovations to the McCormick Road dormitories are set to begin next summer. The Board of Visitors approved the $105 million project at their June meeting and will outline it in further detail at the Board’s meeting this Thursday. The University plans to conduct what is known as a “full MEP” on the McCormick Road residence halls — a complete renovation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing utilities in the buildings.

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Meliora program opens doors for Charlottesville teens

By Jenna Dickerson | September 5, 2014

Meliora, a Charlottesville non-profit organization run by University students, is in the process of recruiting tutors to work with local high school students in need of college preparation and guidance. The group is led by Executive Director Yuhuan Fu, a second-year Batten graduate student, and Director of Operations Laura Kelly, a fourth-year College student. “Yuhuan and I started the program because we were both very interested in education and I, being in the Curry School of Education, had worked with Charlottesville High School in the past and had seen a need for something like this,” Kelly said.

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McDonnells found guilty on corruption charges

By Emily Hutt and Thrisha Potluri | September 4, 2014

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen were found guilty Thursday of accepting bribes from Jonnie Williams, CEO of the dietary supplements company Star Scientific, to promote a dietary supplement in exchange for nearly $170,000 in gifts and loans.

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On Trial: McDonnell Trial FAQ

By Will Marshall | September 4, 2014

The story of corruption and unethical behavior from within the Virginia governor’s mansion, marring former Gov. Bob McDonnell’s reputation and initiating a highly publicized trial this year, is coming to a close. Here is a timeline of the saga’s major events:

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University braces for likely cuts in state funds

By Katherine Wilkin | September 3, 2014

Gov. Terry McAuliffe contacted Virginia’s public colleges and universities last Wednesday requesting they prepare strategies in anticipation of a five percent decrease in state appropriations this coming fiscal year, and a seven percent decrease the following year.

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