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University investments show surprisingly high returns

By Katherine Wilkin | November 14, 2013

In discussions of the University’s finances, one word constantly crops up: the endowment. But an endowment is nothing if managed poorly — the University can credit a large portion of its endowment’s size and comparatively high growth rate to the University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO), the non-stock corporation that manages the University’s investments. UVIMCO is administered by a Board of Directors, three of whom are specifically selected by the Board of Visitors and one whom is selected by the University President.

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Attorney General election remains too close to call

By Sara Rourke | November 14, 2013

After an uncharacteristically tight race between Virginia State Senators Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, and Mark Herring, D-Loudoun, unofficial results posted by the Virginia State Board of Elections show that Herring currently leads the polls by a mere 164 votes more than a week after the Nov.

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Student Council passes all-grant aid resolution

By Sarah Pritchett | November 12, 2013

Student Council unanimously passed a resolution on the importance of all-grant aid for low-income students at its representative body meeting Tuesday evening. This bill was passed following controversy regarding the University Board of Visitor’s decision to end funding to the financial aid program AccessUVa and a Nov.

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OYFA launches typhoon relief campaign

By Julia Skorcz | November 12, 2013

After Typhoon Haiyan, one of the deadliest storms in Philippine history, left more than 600,000 people displaced and thousands dead last weekend, The Organization of Young Filipino Americans at the University launched a campaign to raise awareness and aid for the victims. On Nov.

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Miller Center panelists discuss Iraq, Afghanistan

By Sara Rourke | November 11, 2013

The Miller Center hosted its 2013 installment of the William C. Battle Symposium on American Diplomacy Monday afternoon, with two panels discussing lessons the United States learned from interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Both panels were moderated by visiting Miller Center Prof.

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AccessUVa Town Hall draws debate

By Samantha Josey-Borden | November 11, 2013

After the Board of Visitors’ revision of the program to remove all-grant aid packages — students in the lowest income bracket must now take on loans as part of their aid packages — numerous students, parents and graduates have voiced opposition to the change.

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Ohanian offers aspiring entrepreneurs advice

By Jenna Dickerson | November 10, 2013

On Friday night, Reddit co-founder and 2005 University graduate Alexis Ohanian came to discuss his new book and speak with students. Around 250 interested students crowded a Rouss Hall auditorium, some even spilling into the overflow room where a live feed was displayed, to hear Ohanian’s speech.

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College begins annual budget process

By Caelainn Carney | November 10, 2013

This month the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences began the process of formulating its budget proposal for the 2014-2015 budget year. During the next few months the College will work to organize its proposal before submitting it to the University in February.

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U.S. grad schools see more Indian students

By Lital Firestone | November 10, 2013

A new report from the Council of Graduate Schools said there was a 30 percent increase in offers of admission to Indian students and a decrease in growth rates of first time enrollment and admissions offers to Chinese students. Trella said the University has seen a steady increase from 8 percent in 2012 to 10 percent in 2013 of Chinese students. Trella attributed the constant growth to the University’s recruitment efforts in China.

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U.Va. to update core network

By Leopold Spohngellert | November 7, 2013

The University will complete a core network upgrade in December as part of the its newly-established Big Data Institute, allowing significantly more network speed to enhance both higher research initiatives and everyday student life.

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The Path to Tenure

By Sara Rourke | November 6, 2013

The language of the tenure policy suggests research is a favored in decisions. In its section on teaching, the policy stipulates that “an award of tenure will not normally be made” without strong teaching ability. However, with regards to research, the policy says “there must exist a body of original research or creative work sufficient in quality and quantity to have led at least to the beginning of a national reputation in the candidate’s field.”

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