University of Virginia

U.Va. Among Nation’s Least Economically Diverse Schools

A new report says the University of Virginia remains one of the nation’s least socioeconomically diverse public schools but commends the University of Richmond for serving low-income students.

2013/05/09

Left: Yeardley Love Right: George Huguely V (Credit: University of Virginia / Charlottesville Police Department)

Court to Hear Ex-U.Va. Lacrosse Player’s Murder Appeal

The state Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the case of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player who was convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of his former girlfriend in May 2010.

2013/04/27

Nixon Ridiculed Democrats For ‘Dishonest’ Declaration Of Jerusalem As Capital Of Israel

Last year, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney attacked the Democratic convention platform for its “shameful” decision to omit a reference to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. But in a sign of how U.S. politics have changed in 40 years, President Richard Nixon complained in 1972 of the Democrats’ “dishonest” platform language declaring the city Israel’s capital.

2013/03/20

John Kerry (credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

John Kerry to Give First Foreign Policy Speech at U.Va.

Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver his first foreign policy speech at the University of Virginia since joining President Barack Obama’s Cabinet.

2013/02/20

Prosecutors Rebuff Ex-UVa. Lacrosse Player’s Appeal

Prosecutors say a former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted in the beating death of his ex-girlfriend shouldn’t be given a new trial.

2013/02/15

UVa. to Debut Water Purification Tablet

A water purification tablet that could enhance the quality of life for millions of people in developing countries is making its official debut at the University of Virginia.

2013/02/08

Embattled UVa. Rector Wins Reappointment

The General Assembly approved a new four-year term Tuesday for the University of Virginia rector whose failed attempt to fire the school’s president prompted a two-week campus revolt and a warning from an accrediting agency.

2013/01/29

In this photo illustration, a Glock pistol with a 17 round magazine is seen. (Photo illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

U.Va.-Wise Student Charged in Gunman Hoax

A University of Virginia-Wise student faces charges of falsely reporting a gunman on campus.

2013/01/24

Former U.Va. Athlete Seeking New Trial for Yeardley Love Murder

Attorneys for a former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted in the beating death of his ex-girlfriend are taking the case to the Virginia Court of Appeals.

2013/01/22

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Group Files US DOE Complaint on U.Va. ‘Warning’

A nonprofit group representing trustees and alumni from colleges around the country is seeking an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education into an accreditation agency’s decision to put the University of Virginia on warning for its failed attempt to fire its president last summer.

2013/01/01