U.Va. Health System establishes Billing and Collection Practices Advisory Council in response to outrage over billing practices The council is made up of 16 individuals from different sectors within the University and Charlottesville community, in hopes that the U.Va. Health System will hear the stories and gain insight from all perspectives.
Inter-university coalition created to battle substance-use crisis Virginia universities, government and local health officials hope to utilize the vast resources of universities to help lessen the current substance-abuse cases and fatalities in the state
Facilities Management team aims to keep on-Grounds recycling clean, useful for repurposing The University recently decided to steer away from single-stream recycling — in which all trash is combined and sent out in collection trucks together — and instead separate it themselves in order to maintain the cleanliness of the recyclables to ensure their re-use. However, recycling off-grounds may not be as centralized.
‘When in Doubt, Build a Bridge’: U.Va. psychology research on adolescent friendships and relationships highlights their importance later in life In a rigorous academic environment, it can be tempting to focus on academic achievement over interpersonal relationships; however, it is important to develop close friendships and relationships for both mental and physical health.
Aerospace team awaits communication with CubeSat after successful deployment into space Since the CubeSats’ deployment, the U.S. Air Force has tracked and published information on the satellites’ locations, allowing the teams to predict each flyover.
Graduating pre-med students reflect, advise about health aspirations For both Gupta and Rovenolt, their involvements with groups outside of the classroom has been a big influence in their medical aspirations.
Undergraduate aerospace engineering team launches satellite Three years of engineering collaboration between the University, Old Dominion University, Hampton University and Virginia Tech cumulated in the launch of three CubeSats to the International Space Station
Harmonies for Healing brightens up hospital life through music By performing in the hallways of different hospital wings, the volunteers’ music reverberates throughout the wing for everyone to hear.
Biocore and U.Va.’s Center for Applied Biomechanics tackle NFL injuries The research has influenced the NFL, going so far as to change game rules to improve safety.
Interactive map underway to present housing discrimination origins in Charlottesville Yager plans to create an interactive map of the City’s housing discrimination, and giving the public a better way to learn about its history.
