University of Virginia prepares for Finals Weekend, May 20 and 21
More than 30,000 people are expected on the Lawn at the University of Virginia to attend Final Exercises on Sunday, May 21. Following the academic procession, which begins at 10 a.m., Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine will deliver the commencement address to more than 5,000 students. Read More.
Talking to Thomas Jefferson's horse: Allison Gillen's Lawn tours engage youth
While herding 100 seventh graders on a tour of the Lawn last year, Allison Gillen realized she had to take a different tack to keep the children's interest. After that, she decided to explore further how best to give historical tours to schoolchildren, winning a $5,000 grant from the William R. Kenan Endowment Fund for the Academical Village for the project. Read More.
An engineer without borders: Through service and studies, Emmanuel Smadja widens educational impact
Emmanuel Smadja crossed borders to come to the University. In his six years here, he has traversed many more. And as he embarks on his career, crossing borders will continue to be a way of life for this young man, who lives by his belief that "even the smallest of our actions can make a huge impact in someone else's life." Read More.
Rescuing U.Va.'s 'trail blazers': Gwem Archard's research reveals history of disabled students
Gwen Archard is not a complainer. But during her first year at the University of Virginia, she had more to complain about than the typical student: she was far from home, trying to fit in, and forced to deal with the weight of assumptions that people had about her. Archard has cerebral palsy. She gets around in an electric wheelchair. Read More.
Bill Gilhooly's deep-sea research helping to redefine what life is
The small submarine descends from the brilliant blue surface of the Gulf of Mexico toward the seafloor thousands of feet below. Inside are a pilot and a few researchers, including Bill Gilhooly, a University of Virginia graduate student. At 500 feet the sea goes completely black. Finally at the bottom, the sub cruises over a desert of stirring silt; its external lamps seek signs of life. Read More.
Bill Moore follows grown-up desire to be a doctor
Bill Moore did not dream of becoming a doctor as a child. He grew up less than a mile from the hospital in South Hill, Va., and worked summers as an emergency room technician. He enjoyed the medical environment and seeing people being cared for in the hospital, but he still wasn't determined to become a physician. Read More.
Truman scholar defers NYC job, grad school for year to do relief work in New Orleans
Catherine S. Neale had planned on working for an executive search firm in New York City after graduation. Instead, she will spend a year in New Orleans doing relief work. Read More.
Cleopatra Lightfoot steps up programs at Wise and now sets sight on a career helping others
The scholarships and financial aid package Lightfoot received from The University of Virginia's College at Wise made college possible for the young woman. "U.Va.-Wise has been like a miracle to me and my mom," Lightfoot said. "Because of the aid I was awarded, I got to be independent." Read More.
Another notch on the educational belt of prodigy and peace advocate Greg Smith
When Gregory R. Smith of Keswick, Va., graduates at age 16, he will be the youngest person ever to receive a master's degree from the University of Virginia. Read More.
Jade Craig leaves U.Va. 'academically strong and socially aware'
Jade Craig is a soldier in the battle against ignorance, apathy and intolerance. He lives Mahatma Gandhi's words: "You must be the change you want to see in the world." Read More.
Phil Jackson blends business savvy with love of music
Jackson, 22, a McIntire School of Commerce student, first started producing compact discs in 10th grade, recording himself and a friend using a microphone and computer. He produced several CDs of these performances in his hometown of Yardley, Pa., outside of Philadelphia. When he arrived at U.Va., he sought out people recording live music. Read More.
In Todd Aman's perfect world, diversity training would be mandatory
Todd Aman, who grew up in McLean, Va., and graduates on May 21, changing society's image of the ideal woman is only half the battle. He says feminism needs to reach out to men and men need to learn about feminism, but he was astonished by the scarcity of men in the classes he took about women and gender. Read More.
Scholar, instructor, director, performer … Holt is 'Everywoman' of opera
For years, college campuses have been known as breeding grounds for alternative rock bands. But fourth-year University of Virginia student Anne Reynolds Holt has made it her mission to keep opera alive in the hearts of her fellow students. Read More.
Undergrads pursue research in wide variety of disciplines: profiles of Victoria Chiou, Eugene Otto & Jake Davenport
Undergraduate researchers at the University of Virginia are working to improve the health of your body, spirit and computer.
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