Department: University Digest
Opportunity, Not Poverty
The third-year economics student won a 2008 Truman Scholarship, worth about $30,000, for his leadership potential and commitment to public service. With sufficient credits to receive his bachelor’s degree this spring, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in public policy this fall.
Summer 2008
Close Call
The prospect of asteroids smashing into Earth might seem highly unlikely, but for astronomers like UVA research scientist Greg Black, it’s a scenario to be taken seriously. A large asteroid could cause catastrophic damage; asteroids have hit the planet many times in the past and may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Summer 2008
Return on Investment
Gustafson has used her skills in making a living as an investor to give back to the University, and for her contributions the UVA Women’s Center selected her for its 2008 Distinguished Alumna Award.
Summer 2008
Overfertilized
Galloway’s work earned him the 2008 Tyler Environmental Prize, which is administered by the University of Southern California and is considered the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in the fields of environmental science, energy and environmental health.
Summer 2008
Cartoon Flaps
A cartoon that caused an uproar after its publication in the student newspaper last year was at the center of another wave of controversy this spring.
Summer 2008
A Career in Caring
Lancaster will step down in August as dean of the UVA School of Nursing. She has held the position since 1989, making her the longest tenured dean on Grounds.
Summer 2008
Perspective: ‘I’m living my life’
Randy Pausch's obsession with time management took on new significance with his cancer diagnosis.
Spring 2008
News Briefs
The Medical Center receives accolades for cardiovascular care, admissions has another record-breaking year and more.
Spring 2008
Read All About It
The Special Collections Library acquires articles of American history.
Spring 2008
Verbatim
Spring 2008
Fortune Smiles on Alumna
Spring 2008
An Academical Vessel
Spring 2008
Under Construction
Some notes on construction around Grounds, from the South Lawn Project to the Emily Couric Cancer Center.
Spring 2008
Swelling Ranks
UVA supplies more Peace Corps volunteers than any other university in its class.
Spring 2008
Look Homeward, Goddesses
After a Homeric journey, two ancient sculptures, believed to have been looted, are set to be repatriated.
Spring 2008
News Briefs
Winter 2007
Honor Code
Winter 2007
Ghosts and Goblins
Winter 2007
On the Money
Winter 2007
A Musical First
Winter 2007
No Laughing Matter
Winter 2007
Our Daily Bread
Glenn Gaeser's research suggests that a high-carbohydrate diet is not linked to weight gain.
Winter 2007