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President John T. Casteen III (Col ’65, Grad ’66, ’70) and J. Thomas Parsons, chairman of the department of microbiology, received the Thomas Jefferson Awards for
Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.
Verbatim
For 20 years, our state has put essentially every other priority ahead of education. It has done this for so long that most people simply take it for granted now that the state can dodge this most basic of its obligations.
Holding Steady
Still No. 2 among publics
This year’s U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of America’s best colleges yielded a familiar outcome for the University.
Sports Shorts
A famous lacrosse player, a winning tennis duo, a golfer makes history and a third baseman earns a spot in an all-star game.
Academic Notes
Brain Drain?
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.
News Briefs
Single Sanction Affirmed
A proposal to create a multiple-sanction honor system was rejected by 70 percent of student voters in a February referendum. The proposal, put forth by Hoos Against
Best Bang for Your Buck
U.Va. named the top value among public universities
According to “Best Value Colleges for 2009” rankings released in January by the Princeton Review and USA Today, the University of Virginia offers the best education for the money among
Holding Steady
Still ranked second
In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, the University of Virginia’s standing remains the same as last year’s: second among national public universities and 23rd among all American colleges and universities.
News Briefs
High Honors
The University of Virginia bestowed its highest external honors—the annual Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals—during Founder’s Day celebrations in April. The medals recognize the achievements
HIGHLIGHTS
What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
Where We Study
When finals are approaching at U.Va., the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
