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The University and the Economy: Reality Checks
Amid financial turmoil, class bridges theory and practice
As economic events unfolded, some professors threw away their syllabi and kept pace with breaking news.
The University and the Economy: On the Front Lines
Faculty and alumni experts look at where we've been, where we're going
Alumni and faculty experts share their perspectives on how we got into this situation—and how to get out of it.
Special Report: The University and the Economy
A look at recent events from a U.Va. perspective
Explore the economic turmoil from a variety of viewpoints, including those of faculty, students and alumni.
You Don’t Say!
A collection of quotations from some of the University’s most celebrated figures, compiled by Fred R. Shapiro, author of The Yale Book of Quotations.
Which well-known Mark Twain quote can be traced to Thomas Jefferson? What Tina Fey joke is often mistakenly attributed to a candidate for vice president?
Dolley Madison Goes Digital
New version of former first lady's papers fuels scholarship
Dolley Madison was famous for being the ultimate hostess, and now a project headed by Holly Shulman uses the tools of the digital age to open new windows onto the life and times of the former first lady.
Bestsellers at the U.Va. Bookstore: January through March 2009
1. The Associate by John Grisham2. Praise Song for the Day by Elizabeth Alexander3. Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani
Required Reading: Deborah Johnson
Deborah Johnson teaches applied ethics in the Department of Science, Technology and Society in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at U.Va. She co-edited Technology and Society: Building Our Sociotechnical Future.
Speak Up
Overcoming the fear of public speaking
Public speaking doesn't have to be scary. Judith Reagan's class helps you overcome your fears.
Honors
Former U.S. Senator John Warner (Law ’53) was made honorary Knight Commander by Queen Elizabeth II on March 17.
It’s Raining Guggenheims
Grants will support five faculty
On April 8, five U.Va. professors were honored with Guggenheim fellowships, awarded to those who have demonstrated exceptionally productive scholarship or creative ability in the arts. In 1925, former U.S.…
Academic Notes
A new study indicates that some cognitive skills peak at the age of 22, then begin a slow decline a few years later. Timothy Salthouse, a U.Va. professor of psychology,…
The Depressing Side of Romance
Exploring the conneciton between love and drugs
Unlucky in love? Finding romance may be even harder if you take antidepressants. While it is common knowledge that antidepressants such as Zoloft and Prozac can cause sexual dysfunction, new…
Hungry for Answers
U.Va. leads biggest malnutrition study ever
The statistics are staggering. Nearly a third of all children in developing countries suffer from malnutrition. Worldwide, poor nutrition is linked to more than half of all child deaths.Now a…
HIGHLIGHTS
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
