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Women at War

Law students push Pentagon to allow female combat roles

When her husband was killed by British fire in a 1776 Revolutionary War battle, Margaret Corbin reputedly took his place behind a cannon and returned fire.

R&D Briefs

Milk of Life

Babies who are breastfed are 60 to 70 percent less likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, according to a new analysis of past studies

Medicine, Law and Other U.Va. Schools Improve in Rankings

Lin, Kinser and Peterson Receive Jefferson Foundation Medals

Protecting the Innocent

Law students’ work vital to murder case

A dozen students in a U.Va. law clinic got involved with drugs last fall, but they did it to clear the name of a client sentenced to die.<

How to Win an Argument

How to Win an Argument

Courtroom advice on persuasion for daily life

A Blueprint for Success

A Blueprint for Success

Excerpts from speeches to U.Va. students about how to use your degree to thrive in the corporate world

After two degrees from MIT, one from Harvard, a couple decades in the business world and a semester teaching at U.Va. Law, I certainly don’t claim to

The Kennedys at Virginia

The Kennedys at Virginia

In March 1958, then-Senator John F. Kennedy, his wife, Jackie, and his brothers Robert and Ted attended Law Day at U.Va.

Fighting Over Punch Lines

Fighting Over Punch Lines

Comedians’ feud fuels professors’ study

A feud between Joe Rogan and Carlos Mencia spurred two law professors to examine intellectual property rights among comedians.

From Law School to Court Jester

From Law School to Court Jester

Charlottesville. December 1997. Baja Bean Company on The Corner. An open mic night.

In four days, I’d be leaving U.Va., leaving law school smack-dab in the

The University and the Economy: On the Front Lines

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

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.

Honors

Former U.S. Senator John Warner (Law ’53) was made honorary Knight Commander by Queen Elizabeth II on March 17.

Into the Wild

Into the Wild

The call of the wild beckons in many ways

A passion for the outdoors inspires the lives of many alumni. Some explore it, some guide others through it, some teach about it and others work to protect it.

Tomorrow Takes Shape

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