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R&D Briefs
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 led by…
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.The students, all…
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 know everything. But…
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
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
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 middle, leaving good grades…
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.
Honors
Former U.S. Senator John Warner (Law ’53) was made honorary Knight Commander by Queen Elizabeth II on March 17.
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.
Say Hello to the Future
New leaders begin work
A number of key leadership positions have been filled in recent months around Grounds. The following is a brief introduction to the people who will help guide the University in coming years.
HIGHLIGHTS
In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin
Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen
Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.
Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.
Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children
The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.
Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.
14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter
A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University
175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.
