Topic: Academics
Engineering Entrepreneurship
New efforts at the School of Engineering encourage engineering students to approach problems from an entrepreneur's perspective.
Fall 2018
Disconnect to Feel More Connected
Technology, research shows, can prevent meaningful connection, even between parents and children.
Fall 2018
It’s hot and getting hotter
Researchers in the Department of Environmental Studies predict that climate change will result in more hot days.
Fall 2018
Water for the World
A new tablet, developed by UVA engineers, could hold the answer to clean water for millions.
Fall 2018
The Light Goes Out for an Econ Icon: Elzinga’s 3M 9100
The famed overhead projector of Elzinga's Econ 201 class did not survive the move to Culbreth Theatre.
Fall 2018
Miller Center Appointment Draws Controversy
A former official of the Trump administration joins the Miller Center, triggering resignations.
Fall 2018
Review: Female athletes have higher rates of concussion than male athletes do
UVA researchers find that female athletes are more likely to experience concussion than male athletes.
Summer 2018
Staking a Position
Professor Willis Jenkins (Grad ’06) takes a somewhat unorthodox approach in his "argument lab."
Summer 2018
Pick a number, not just any number
Two UVA professors argue that all numbers are not equal in our minds.
Summer 2018
Opioid availability, more than economic despair, drives deaths, research suggests
In contrast to other theories of opioid overdoses, UVA researchers suggest that availability of the drugs is the most significant driver of such deaths.
Summer 2018
More than Money
The UVA Licensing & Ventures Group Seed Fund helps University-affiliated ideas grow until they are successful enough to attract other funding.
Summer 2018
Intersecting Disciplines
Forget everything you know about required classes. The College rethinks curriculum.
Summer 2018
Measured in Degrees
UVA will confer another several thousand diplomas this spring. We’ve broken down past years’ academic degrees by disciplines. Take a look, and maybe a few clicks, at our interactive charts to explore the two-decade trends in subject-matter popularity.
April 16, 2018
Learning to Grow
A January Term class teaches students to ask better questions and to be open to challenge in school and in life.
Spring 2018
Strategic Investments
Take a look at how the University is using the Strategic Investment Fund.
Spring 2018
UVA Researchers Gain New Insights on Macular Degeneration
Researchers have identified an enzyme that influences macular degeneration, a discovery that could lead to more specific treatments.
Spring 2018
UVA-Led Study Finds Montessori Model Can Close Achievement Gap
UVA professor's study suggests new benefits of the Montessori school model.
Spring 2018
Tackling the Opioid Epidemic
Researchers examine causes of the opioid crisis and take aim at solutions from different perspectives.
Spring 2018
Calm Amid the Chaos
From meditation to monitoring social media: How the UVA E.R. team prepared for the worst of a tragic weekend’s violence.
Winter 2017
When Speech Meets Hate
The First Amendment was a major player in the events of August 11/12. A UVA legal expert shows how, and also asks some whys.
Winter 2017
Negotiating for a Grade
Professor Lucien Bass (Engr ’63, Darden ’65) teaches students the art of negotiation.
Winter 2017
Selling Pablo to Pay for Pollock
The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA is paying homage to world-famous art dealer Samuel Kootz (Law 1921) in an exhibition called “Dealer’s Choice: The Samuel Kootz Gallery 1945–1966,” which examines the role he played in the establishment of modern American art.
Winter 2017
Robot, take the wheel
Assistant Professor Nicola Bezzo's research focuses on creating systems to allow self-driving cars to deal with surprise events, such as a blown tire or sudden traffic.
Winter 2017
Engineering Scholarship Expected to Expand Diversity
A new scholarship program hopes to attract more underrepresented groups to the E-school.
Winter 2017