Topic: Academics
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Michael Rasbury is a sound designer, a composer and a professor of drama at UVA, and he co-wrote a play inspired by his son, a musical about a boy with autism named Max.
Winter 2009
Saving Green
During the month of August, it cost $21,769.85 just to cool Newcomb Hall. The University is making eye-opening numbers like these available on its online “Building Dashboard,” which displays energy use in Newcomb Hall.
Winter 2009
Minding Manners
Lack of respect and courtesy constitute a serious national problem, according to a study conducted in 2002, and most people interviewed saw the problem as getting worse.
Winter 2009
The Top Five Historical Events at the University of Virginia
August 20, 2009
The Vision for the Village
Fall 2009
Music for the Silver Screen
How a film score tells the emotional story of a movie. Plus playlists for your next event.
Fall 2009
R&D in Brief
Less stress for medical students, tests for toddlers and the power of popularity among teens.
Fall 2009
No More Backpacks
Fall 2009
Centennial Celebration
Fall 2009
Fighting Over Punch Lines
A feud between Joe Rogan and Carlos Mencia spurred two law professors to examine intellectual property rights among comedians.
Fall 2009
New Deans
Kim Tanzer is the new dean of the UVA School of Architecture and Harry Harding is the first dean of the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.
Fall 2009
Science, Fashion and Rock ’n’ Roll
Medical School dean Steven T. DeKosky is a “Rock Star of Science,” according to the June issue of GQ magazine.
Fall 2009
Targeting Addiction
Addiction is a disease that affects millions. Dr. Bankole Johnson is developing a pharmaceutical treatment for it.
Fall 2009
Can’t Buy Me Love
Jeff Dew found that the only type of disagreement that predicted whether a cohabiting couple would break up was money.
July 16, 2009
July ’09 University News Highlights
July 8, 2009
The World’s Hottest Nerd?
Colin Steers went from studying neurology to being cast as the “hot nerd” on this season’s Make Me a Supermodel.
June 10, 2009
Trying to Make Lemonade: After the Corporate Collapse
A first-person perspective on how Circuit City’s collapse altered the career path of one alumnus.
Summer 2009
Karin Bonding’s Financial Health Quiz
Assess your personal finances with a quiz from McIntire professor Karin Bonding.
Summer 2009
The University and the Economy: Reality Checks
As economic events unfolded, some professors threw away their syllabi and kept pace with breaking news.
Summer 2009
The University and the Economy: On the Front Lines
Alumni and faculty experts share their perspectives on how we got into this situation—and how to get out of it.
Summer 2009
Special Report: The University and the Economy
Explore the economic turmoil from a variety of viewpoints, including those of faculty, students and alumni.
Summer 2009
Dolley Madison Goes Digital
Dolley Madison was famous for being the ultimate hostess, and now a project headed by Holly Shulman uses the tools of the digital age to open new windows onto the life and times of the former first lady.
Summer 2009
Accessibility in Tough Times
Summer 2009
Required Reading: Deborah Johnson
Deborah Johnson teaches applied ethics in the Department of Science, Technology and Society in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at UVA. She co-edited Technology and Society: Building Our Sociotechnical Future.
Summer 2009