University faculty and community members met in a public forum in the Newcomb Ballroom Monday to address faculty recruitment, retention and development.
The University offers the second “best value” among the nation’s public colleges and universities, according to the 2012-13 Kiplinger rankings released this month.
The University’s Miller Center of Public Affairs hosted a forum Monday evening featuring John Morton, the director of the U.S.
Student Council’s Legislative Affairs committee traveled to Richmond Monday morning to meet with Virginia legislators about issues important to the University.
Having a social life in college doesn’t always lend itself well to academics or professional growth.
Word on the street is it’s 2013. What does that look like? So far, a lot like 2003. Destiny’s Child is back together, Justin Timberlake is putting out a new album and, I swear on Lizzie McGuire, I haven’t seen this many Razor scooters since I crimped my hair.
During last Friday evening’s Major League Lacrosse amateur draft, the Hamilton Nationals made senior midfielder and All-American Chris LaPierre the second-straight No.
Success in college sports is a fickle thing. With so many talented players and limited playing time, it takes a combination of determination and opportunity to make a mark.
From a capella concerts to sculpture showcases, the University’s artistic offerings seem to know no bounds.
Jeffrey O’Connell, an internationally respected legal mind and Law School professor for 32 years, died Jan.
Maurie McInnis, the former associate dean for undergraduate programs, will serve as the new Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Provost John Simon announced last week.
Forward Akil Mitchell cannot pinpoint a single Hoosiers-like moment when things began to click for the Virginia basketball team, but whatever the cause, the Cavaliers have begun a steady ascent into ACC relevancy.
The Virginia women’s basketball team (11-5, 3-2 ACC) had a successful winter break, going 6-2 in the last month.
The No. 19 Virginia wrestling team competed in the Virginia Duals Friday and Saturday, claiming second place and reserving a spot in the school’s record book. In the opening round of the tournament, Bucknell proved no match for Virginia (9-3). The Cavaliers routed the Bison (2-6) 31-6.
Helen Dragas’ reappointment to the University Board of Visitors will most likely be confirmed when the General Assembly reconvenes Jan. 9.
Just more than a month after firing four assistant coaches, including defensive coordinator Jim Reid, and demoting special teams coordinator Anthony Poindexter, Virginia football head coach Mike London replenished his staff with three new assistant coaches and promoted former Virginia quarterback Marqes Hagans to a full-time position.
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), a nonprofit organization that advocates for strict academic standards and strong trustee involvement, in university affairs has filed a complaint with the Department of Education about the decision to place the University on warning.
The decision of the University’s accrediting body to place it ‘on warning’ for a year has reenergized a lobbying effort to block Dragas’ reappointment to the Board of Visitors.
The University earned a place on SACS warning list Tuesday after which many members of the University community took to social media to express their opinion.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the University’s accreditation agency, placed the institution ‘on warning’ Tuesday in response to Board governance concerns.
