Topic: School of Nursing
Bringing the Hospital to the People
800 medical professionals. 1,800 volunteers. 2,700 patients. 1 weekend of free health care.
Inside beige tents, medical staff from the University of Virginia provide free health care to anyone who comes to the Wise County Fairgrounds. Meet a few of the people who depend on the Remote Area Medical clinic for medical treatment, as well as those who volunteer their services.
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.
Dr. Nurse
Child obesity research leads to landmark degree
In the process of achieving a milestone in nursing education, Amy Drake Boitnott (Nurs ’09) designed a program that could benefit legions of children and families.Boitnott recently became the commonwealth…
Tomorrow Takes Shape
President Casteen Photo by Peggy HarrisonThis fall is a season of change in leadership here at the University. Retirements, departures for senior positions elsewhere and other transitions have created conditions…
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.
A Career in Caring
After guiding Nursing School to prominence, Lancaster takes on one more challenge
Lancaster will step down in August as dean of the U.Va. School of Nursing. She has held the position since 1989, making her the longest tenured dean on Grounds.
HIGHLIGHTS
Pioneer of Beer
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
Working Vacation
How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
All-Time Biggest Crowds at Home Football Games
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
