George Allen speaks at Law School

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Drama addition to start construction

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Project to expand document access

A new partnership between the University of Virginia Press and the National Archives will make key documents from the founding fathers available to the public for free. The project aims to develop a new website to provide greater access to letters, military strategies, meeting notes, journals and other documents relating to the founding of the United States.

Pledge movement aims for greener University

The University has launched a new initiative to generate interest in environmental activism on Grounds.

VDOT posts higher speed limits

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced that the Virginia Department of Transportation will raise the speed limit on some highways from 65 mph to 70 mph by Dec.

Politics Prof. Larry Sabato, director of the University's Center for Politics, has developed a reputation as one of the most frequently quoted college professors in the nation, and is famous for his Crystal Ball predictions, which were 99 percent accurate in projecting outcomes in the 2006 and 2008 elections. This election cycle, Sabato is also starting a new site, www.getinthebooth2010.com, which will provide the public with information about the midterm elections.

Mixed-race roommates form bonds

Interracial roommate pairings in dormitories could promote future racial harmony among college students, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Western Ontario and Kentucky's Berea College. The long-term survey observed interracial friendships at different stages of the college experience at Berea College to find "patterns of interaction." A white student who is randomly assigned a black roommate is significantly more likely to have more black friends later in college.

ISC hosts formal recruitment kickoff

[caption id="attachment_37197" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Although upperclass women are not allowed to contact female first-year students directly about the Greek system, the Inter-Sorority Council's "Go Greek" event provided all students with an opportunity to learn more about the community.

Lawsuit challenges insurance mandate

A decision determining the constitutionality of the new health care law will be issued at the end of this year, federal judge Henry Hudson said Monday. A lawsuit filed by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli questions the provision within the law requiring all state residents to obtain health insurance.

U.Va. employees out-earn other officials

Of all of the individuals on the state's $4.6 billion payroll, University administrators are the ones who take the top spots for earning the highest salaries, according to a report recently released by The Richmond Times-Dispatch. The salary figures, which are compiled annually and released in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, identify the top 10 earners as state college officials.

NIH funds study on med students

The National Institutes of Health awarded $1.275 million to University professors to conduct a study about the underrepresentation of minorities in biomedical research. About one-third of the United States' total population is comprised of minorities, whereas only 7 percent of biomedical researchers have such backgrounds, said Assoc.

Schools receive high ranks

Two of the University's graduate schools - the Darden School and Law School - received high ratings in the Princeton Review's latest rankings. The Darden School took the top spot for "Best Professors," second in "Best Campus Facilities" and fifth in "Best Campus Environment." The Law School, meanwhile, was deemed No.

Renovations block on-Grounds walks

Two on-Grounds walkways will be closed because of ongoing construction projects. McGuffey Drive, the road directly behind Garret Hall, will be closed Oct.