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U.Va. Employees Set New Records in Giving Through Annual CVC Campaign UVA Today \| February 7, 2012 University of Virginia employees donated a record $982,000 through the 2011 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, an annual workplace-giving program that allows state employees to support charities in such areas as health and human services, animal welfare and environmental causes. More.
U.Va. Again Ranks As a Top 10 'Best Value' Among Nation's Public Universities UVA Today \| February 7, 2012 The educational value that the University of Virginia offers its students ranks second among the nation's public institutions, according to the Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges: 2012 Edition," released today. The announcement was made on NBC's "Today" show and in the pages of USA Today. More.
Memorial service for UVa-Wise chancellor draws about 700 Tricities.com \| February 7, 2012 The presence of so many at the memorial service Monday for the University of Virginia's College at Wise's Chancellor David Prior speaks to the relationship between Prior and his college community, one speaker said.More.
University Community Moved From Mourning to Action in Wake of Student's Death UVA Today \| February 3, 2012 In the immediate wake of fourth-year student Yeardley Love's death in May 2010, a shocked University of Virginia community mourned the loss of one of its own. More.
David Prior, U.Va.-Wise Chancellor, Dies UVA Today \| February 2, 2012 Prior, 68, died on Feb. 2. He is survived by his wife, Merry Lu, and two children, daughter Andrea and her husband, Tom Martin, and son Christopher and his wife, Sarah. More.
Sullivan, other presidents oppose proposal to limit how they use tuition Daily Progress \| January 29, 2012 University presidents are lobbying the General Assembly to block a budget proposal that would restrict how much tuition revenue they can use for student financial aid. More.
University presidents pitch in as professors Washington Post \| January 19, 2012 You roll into class with your cup of coffee, grab a seat and open up your laptop. The professor at the front of the room is one of the most well-known and powerful people on campus, the university president. More.
Sullivan's First U.Va. Course Looks at 'Sociology of Work' UVA Today \| January 17, 2012 President Teresa A. Sullivan has taught a course on the sociology of work more than 15 times over the past 35 years, and she did so once again during the University of Virginia's January Term. More.
UVa extends funding campaign, seeking the full $3 billion Daily Progress \| January 12, 2012 By the end of 2011, the Campaign for the University of Virginia had raised roughly $2.6 billion since its 2004 kickoff. The campaign was started under former President John T. Casteen III. The intended completion date passed during the tenure of current President Teresa A. Sullivan, and now, they're extending the campaign until the $3 billion mark is reached. More.
Wall Street Journal Correspondent, Pulitzer Prize Winner Blackmon To Chair Miller Center Forums UVA Today \| January 10, 2012 Wall Street Journal correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas A. Blackmon will become the new chair of the Forum Program at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, Gerald L. Baliles, the center's director and CEO, announced Monday. More.
Presidential mansions: Historic landmarks, iconic gathering spots, lightning rods for controversy Washington Post \| January 9, 2012 President Teresa A. Sullivan and her husband live in Carr's Hill, a historic home that celebrated its centennial in 2009. The 11,647-square-foot house has 16 rooms and eight bathrooms and was designed by the same architect who redesigned the Rotunda after a fire in 1895. More.
In 2011, Teaching Remained at Heart of U.Va.'s Mission UVA Today \| December 20, 2011 Exceptional teaching and new courses, programs and degrees enriched the U.Va. student experience in 2011. The focus resonated from the top down, with President Teresa A. Sullivan, a highly regarded sociologist, teaching as well as leading the University in her first full year in office. More.
'Hoos Going to Atlanta? University Will Be Ready for You UVA Today \| December 20, 2011 The tens of thousands of University of Virginia football fans headed to Atlanta to cheer on the Cavaliers in the Chick-fil-A Bowl should find plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow Wahoos before the New Year's Eve game. More.
Enhancements Made to Employees' Work Lives UVA Today \| December 20, 2011 The University of Virginia administration focused some of its attention in 2011 on the working environment for staff and faculty. In March, a wide-ranging staff survey, designed by U.Va.'s Center for Survey Research, was conducted. More.
State Lawmakers Outline Differing Visions for Virginia Retirement System UVA Today \| December 20, 2011 State lawmakers must focus on the long-term health of the Virginia Retirement System both during the coming General Assembly session and for years to come, area legislators said Tuesday during a forum at the University of Virginia. More.
2011 in Review: University Leadership Comes Into Focus UVA Today \| December 19, 2011 First Sullivan, then Strine, then Simon. The leadership transition that began in August 2010 with the arrival of Teresa A. Sullivan as the University of Virginia's eighth president played out this year, as she filled two key positions following high-profile searches. More.
The New Year Is Already Presenting Its Challenges UVA Today \| December 16, 2011 Think 2011 was busy? Wait until you see 2012. A quick look into the crystal ball shows that we at the University of Virginia will have a lot on our collective plates. More.
Sullivan Discusses Leadership and Staff Survey Results with Employee Councils UVA Today \| December 12, 2011 University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan shared ideas about leadership that guide her in her job and discussed the importance of the staff survey when she spoke Wednesday to the executive committee of the Employee Communication Councils. More.
Faculty Senate to Implement University-Wide Faculty Survey in Spring UVA Today \| December 8, 2011 The University of Virginia's Faculty Senate will deploy a survey this spring designed to measure faculty opinion, satisfaction and productivity, according to a presentation during a senate meeting Wednesday. More.
Journalist, Author and Cancer Advocate Katie Couric, '79 Alumna, Will Speak at 2012 Finals UVA Today \| December 6, 2011 Award-winning journalist and TV personality, well-known cancer advocate and New York Times best-selling author Katie Couric, who graduated from the University of Virginia in 1979, will deliver the commencement address at the University's 183rd Final Exercises on May 20. President Teresa A. Sullivan made the selection from nominations forwarded by the Public Occasions Subcommittee of the Commencement and Convocations Committee, which comprises students and faculty. More.
'Technologically Inspiring' Rice Hall is Dedicated UVA Today \| November 19, 2011 The task of designing the University of Virginia's newest science and technology building was nothing if not daunting, said Paul Rice, namesake of Rice Hall, at its dedication on Friday. U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan noted that Rice Hall broke ground in 2009, along with the neighboring Physical and Life Sciences Building, dedicated last month by the College of Arts & Sciences. More.
UVA President Responds To Penn State Incident 1070 WINA \| November 13, 2011 UVA President Teresa Sullivan has responded to the alleged events at Penn State. Sullivan says it is important to take the opportunity to reflect when something of this nature happens to make sure the proper systems and people are in place. More.
Board Highlights Research and Teaching at Quarterly Meeting UVA Today \| November 13, 2011 The University of Virginia's teaching and research took center stage as the Board of Visitors held its quarterly meeting Thursday and Friday in the Rotunda. More.
New Technology Gives Life to '4-VA' Consortium of State Universities UVA Today \| November 4, 2011 Thursday afternoon, University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan strolled across Grounds to take part in a meeting with her counterparts at three other Virginia universities, Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell and John T. Chambers, chairman and CEO of Cisco Systems, the global technology company. More.
Research Is Key to Undergraduate Experience and Education, Adams Says UVA Today \| October 28, 2011 You have to make mistakes to learn, Vice Provost J. Milton Adams told members of the class of 2013 at Friday's Fall Convocation in the John Paul Jones Arena. More.
U.Va.'s New Financial Model Will Align Resources to the Mission UVA Today \| October 25, 2011 A new method of financial management that will better align the University of Virginia's resources with its core missions of education, research, patient care and service, while promoting transparency and entrepreneurship, is taking shape. More.
Fall Convocation Highlights University of Virginia's Family Weekend Schedule UVA Today \| October 25, 2011 The annual Fall Convocation ceremony – at which the University of Virginia will present the Thomas Jefferson Awards and honor its top students midway through their undergraduate careers – headlines Family Weekend activities. More.
U.Va. College of Arts & Sciences to Dedicate Physical and Life Sciences Research Building UVA Today \| October 17, 2011 The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia will dedicate its new, state-of-the-art Physical and Life Sciences Research Building on Friday at 3 p.m. University President Teresa A. Sullivan and Jim Galloway, associate dean for the sciences, will speak at the dedication.More.
Two-Day Batten School Conference Will Dedicate New Garrett Hall Home UVA Today \| October 14, 2011 The University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy will celebrate and officially dedicate its new Garrett Hall home with two days of events Oct. 20-21, 2011. U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan and members of the Board of Visitors will officially dedicate Garrett Hall. More.
U.Va. Expands Accelerated Bachelor's-Master's Programs UVA Today \| September 21, 2011 Early in her tenure, U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan proposed a more formal "3+1" program to allow students to complete bachelor's and master's degrees in four years. This fall, the University is offering more guidance and options for students who want to follow that path. More.
UVa's Sullivan sees opportunity in ACC expansion Daily Progress \| September 7, 2011 In the wake of the announcement that ACC will add the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse University to its roster, Teresa A. Sullivan, the University of Virginia's president and a noted sports fan, shared a few thoughts. More.
U.Va. Remains No. 2 Public in Top 25 of U.S. News & World Report Rankings UVA Today \| September 13, 2011 Eroding state support and tight budgets notwithstanding, the University of Virginia remained ranked at No. 25 in the 2012 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, released today. More.
Sullivan calls for more funding for research Daily Progress \| September 7, 2011 University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan issued a call for greater funding of university-based research as a means of promoting economic development in a speech Wednesday. More.
Universities Drive 'Virtuous Cycle' of Investment, Discovery and Research, Sullivan Says UVA Today \| September 7, 2011 Mired in a weak economy and fearful of another recession, Americans must turn to a time-tested engine for growth -- its higher education system -- to keep pace with the rest of the world, U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan told an audience of about 200 people who had turned out for the first of the Miller Center's fall forums Wednesday. More.
Sullivan Calls UVA First Years "Strongest" Ever C-Ville Weekly \| August 30, 2011 During a press conference last week, UVA President Teresa Sullivan introduced the school's newest recruits to the public. Of the 3,450 first year students, 67 percent come from Virginia, 91 percent were in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, and they averaged 1,339 on their SATs. More.
University to Dedicate Hunter Smith Band Building Friday UVA Today \| August 29, 2011 The University of Virginia will host a dedication ceremony Friday for the new state-of-the-art Hunter Smith Band Building. More.
New Online Safety Training Goes Live UVA Today \| August 25, 2011 The University of Virginia's Office of Emergency Preparedness and a specially appointed Violence Prevention Committee – with help from students, faculty and staff – have developed an online training video, "Hoos Making a Safer Community," to help the University community identify potentially troubling situations and respond with appropriate interventions. More.
President Sullivan Introduces New Executive Team, Lays Out Priorities UVA Today \| August 24, 2011 University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan, who earlier this month wrapped up her first year in office, has her sights set on the next 12 months, and beyond. At a media briefing Wednesday in the Dome Room of the Rotunda – also attended by many deans and administrators – she introduced the team that will help her lead the way. More.
John D. Simon, To Become University of Virginia's Executive Vice President and Provost UVA Today \| August 24, 2011 University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan today named John D. Simon, Duke University's vice provost for academic affairs and a respected scientist, as executive vice president and provost, effective Sept. 1. More.
Sullivan announces new UVa provost Daily Progress \| August 24, 2011 The University of Virginia announced the selection of a chemist and administrator from Duke University as the school's new executive vice president and provost Wednesday. More.
Honor Keynote Address and Cookies at Carr's Hill Cap Busy Move-In Weekend UVA Today \| August 22, 2011 Bracketed by rain and thundershowers on Friday and Sunday, the first two-day move-in weekend at the University of Virginia went smoothly. First-year students lined up Friday to check in at the Student Activities Building an hour before they could move into their new homes away from home. More.
Sullivan Greets New Wahoos And Their Families 1070 WINA \| August 22, 2011 The University of Virginia has formally welcomed its Class of 2015. President Teresa Sullivan (pictured) provided advice Sunday about the importance of student safety. More.
University of Virginia's Sullivan: 'You might be a helicopter parent if...' Washington Post \| August 22, 2011 On Saturday afternoon, University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan welcomed the parents of incoming first-year students — and begged them not to hover over their children. More.
The State of the University: Q&A with President Teresa Sullivan Virginia Magazine \| Summer 2011 It's a busy time at the University. Enrollment growth. Budget questions. Maintenance of the Rotunda. The list goes on. To help clarify some of these issues and explain how U.Va. is approaching the challenges it faces, we sat down with President Teresa A. Sullivan for a wide-ranging interview. More.
Summer Reading, Part III: True and Cautionary Tales UVA Today \| July 26, 2011 Teresa A. Sullivan, president of the University of Virginia, and Robert F. Bruner, dean of the Darden School of Business, suggest several books that explore less well-known and more personal sides of well-known figures, literary and military. More.
U.Va. Seeks to Block Invading Emerald Ash Borers UVA Today \| July 5, 2011 The emerald ash borer is a bright green menace. While at the University of Michigan, U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan saw firsthand what the beetle can do. More.


U.Va. Employees Set New Records in Giving Through Annual CVC Campaign UVA Today \| February 7, 2012 University of Virginia employees donated a record $982,000 through the 2011 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, an annual workplace-giving program that allows state employees to support charities in such areas as health and human services, animal welfare and environmental causes. More.
U.Va. Again Ranks As a Top 10 'Best Value' Among Nation's Public Universities UVA Today \| February 7, 2012 The educational value that the University of Virginia offers its students ranks second among the nation's public institutions, according to the Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges: 2012 Edition," released today. The announcement was made on NBC's "Today" show and in the pages of USA Today. More.
Memorial service for UVa-Wise chancellor draws about 700 Tricities.com \| February 7, 2012 The presence of so many at the memorial service Monday for the University of Virginia's College at Wise's Chancellor David Prior speaks to the relationship between Prior and his college community, one speaker said.More.
University Community Moved From Mourning to Action in Wake of Student's Death UVA Today \| February 3, 2012 In the immediate wake of fourth-year student Yeardley Love's death in May 2010, a shocked University of Virginia community mourned the loss of one of its own. More.
David Prior, U.Va.-Wise Chancellor, Dies UVA Today \| February 2, 2012 Prior, 68, died on Feb. 2. He is survived by his wife, Merry Lu, and two children, daughter Andrea and her husband, Tom Martin, and son Christopher and his wife, Sarah. More.
Sullivan, other presidents oppose proposal to limit how they use tuition Daily Progress \| January 29, 2012 University presidents are lobbying the General Assembly to block a budget proposal that would restrict how much tuition revenue they can use for student financial aid. More.
University presidents pitch in as professors Washington Post \| January 19, 2012 You roll into class with your cup of coffee, grab a seat and open up your laptop. The professor at the front of the room is one of the most well-known and powerful people on campus, the university president. More.
Sullivan's First U.Va. Course Looks at 'Sociology of Work' UVA Today \| January 17, 2012 President Teresa A. Sullivan has taught a course on the sociology of work more than 15 times over the past 35 years, and she did so once again during the University of Virginia's January Term. More.
UVa extends funding campaign, seeking the full $3 billion Daily Progress \| January 12, 2012 By the end of 2011, the Campaign for the University of Virginia had raised roughly $2.6 billion since its 2004 kickoff. The campaign was started under former President John T. Casteen III. The intended completion date passed during the tenure of current President Teresa A. Sullivan, and now, they're extending the campaign until the $3 billion mark is reached. More.
Wall Street Journal Correspondent, Pulitzer Prize Winner Blackmon To Chair Miller Center Forums UVA Today \| January 10, 2012 Wall Street Journal correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas A. Blackmon will become the new chair of the Forum Program at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, Gerald L. Baliles, the center's director and CEO, announced Monday. More.
Presidential mansions: Historic landmarks, iconic gathering spots, lightning rods for controversy Washington Post \| January 9, 2012 President Teresa A. Sullivan and her husband live in Carr's Hill, a historic home that celebrated its centennial in 2009. The 11,647-square-foot house has 16 rooms and eight bathrooms and was designed by the same architect who redesigned the Rotunda after a fire in 1895. More.
In 2011, Teaching Remained at Heart of U.Va.'s Mission UVA Today \| December 20, 2011 Exceptional teaching and new courses, programs and degrees enriched the U.Va. student experience in 2011. The focus resonated from the top down, with President Teresa A. Sullivan, a highly regarded sociologist, teaching as well as leading the University in her first full year in office. More.
'Hoos Going to Atlanta? University Will Be Ready for You UVA Today \| December 20, 2011 The tens of thousands of University of Virginia football fans headed to Atlanta to cheer on the Cavaliers in the Chick-fil-A Bowl should find plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow Wahoos before the New Year's Eve game. More.
Enhancements Made to Employees' Work Lives UVA Today \| December 20, 2011 The University of Virginia administration focused some of its attention in 2011 on the working environment for staff and faculty. In March, a wide-ranging staff survey, designed by U.Va.'s Center for Survey Research, was conducted. More.
State Lawmakers Outline Differing Visions for Virginia Retirement System UVA Today \| December 20, 2011 State lawmakers must focus on the long-term health of the Virginia Retirement System both during the coming General Assembly session and for years to come, area legislators said Tuesday during a forum at the University of Virginia. More.
2011 in Review: University Leadership Comes Into Focus UVA Today \| December 19, 2011 First Sullivan, then Strine, then Simon. The leadership transition that began in August 2010 with the arrival of Teresa A. Sullivan as the University of Virginia's eighth president played out this year, as she filled two key positions following high-profile searches. More.
The New Year Is Already Presenting Its Challenges UVA Today \| December 16, 2011 Think 2011 was busy? Wait until you see 2012. A quick look into the crystal ball shows that we at the University of Virginia will have a lot on our collective plates. More.
Sullivan Discusses Leadership and Staff Survey Results with Employee Councils UVA Today \| December 12, 2011 University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan shared ideas about leadership that guide her in her job and discussed the importance of the staff survey when she spoke Wednesday to the executive committee of the Employee Communication Councils. More.
Faculty Senate to Implement University-Wide Faculty Survey in Spring UVA Today \| December 8, 2011 The University of Virginia's Faculty Senate will deploy a survey this spring designed to measure faculty opinion, satisfaction and productivity, according to a presentation during a senate meeting Wednesday. More.
Journalist, Author and Cancer Advocate Katie Couric, '79 Alumna, Will Speak at 2012 Finals UVA Today \| December 6, 2011 Award-winning journalist and TV personality, well-known cancer advocate and New York Times best-selling author Katie Couric, who graduated from the University of Virginia in 1979, will deliver the commencement address at the University's 183rd Final Exercises on May 20. President Teresa A. Sullivan made the selection from nominations forwarded by the Public Occasions Subcommittee of the Commencement and Convocations Committee, which comprises students and faculty. More.
'Technologically Inspiring' Rice Hall is Dedicated UVA Today \| November 19, 2011 The task of designing the University of Virginia's newest science and technology building was nothing if not daunting, said Paul Rice, namesake of Rice Hall, at its dedication on Friday. U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan noted that Rice Hall broke ground in 2009, along with the neighboring Physical and Life Sciences Building, dedicated last month by the College of Arts & Sciences. More.
UVA President Responds To Penn State Incident 1070 WINA \| November 13, 2011 UVA President Teresa Sullivan has responded to the alleged events at Penn State. Sullivan says it is important to take the opportunity to reflect when something of this nature happens to make sure the proper systems and people are in place. More.
Board Highlights Research and Teaching at Quarterly Meeting UVA Today \| November 13, 2011 The University of Virginia's teaching and research took center stage as the Board of Visitors held its quarterly meeting Thursday and Friday in the Rotunda. More.
New Technology Gives Life to '4-VA' Consortium of State Universities UVA Today \| November 4, 2011 Thursday afternoon, University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan strolled across Grounds to take part in a meeting with her counterparts at three other Virginia universities, Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell and John T. Chambers, chairman and CEO of Cisco Systems, the global technology company. More.
Research Is Key to Undergraduate Experience and Education, Adams Says UVA Today \| October 28, 2011 You have to make mistakes to learn, Vice Provost J. Milton Adams told members of the class of 2013 at Friday's Fall Convocation in the John Paul Jones Arena. More.
U.Va.'s New Financial Model Will Align Resources to the Mission UVA Today \| October 25, 2011 A new method of financial management that will better align the University of Virginia's resources with its core missions of education, research, patient care and service, while promoting transparency and entrepreneurship, is taking shape. More.
Fall Convocation Highlights University of Virginia's Family Weekend Schedule UVA Today \| October 25, 2011 The annual Fall Convocation ceremony – at which the University of Virginia will present the Thomas Jefferson Awards and honor its top students midway through their undergraduate careers – headlines Family Weekend activities. More.
U.Va. College of Arts & Sciences to Dedicate Physical and Life Sciences Research Building UVA Today \| October 17, 2011 The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia will dedicate its new, state-of-the-art Physical and Life Sciences Research Building on Friday at 3 p.m. University President Teresa A. Sullivan and Jim Galloway, associate dean for the sciences, will speak at the dedication.More.
Two-Day Batten School Conference Will Dedicate New Garrett Hall Home UVA Today \| October 14, 2011 The University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy will celebrate and officially dedicate its new Garrett Hall home with two days of events Oct. 20-21, 2011. U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan and members of the Board of Visitors will officially dedicate Garrett Hall. More.
U.Va. Expands Accelerated Bachelor's-Master's Programs UVA Today \| September 21, 2011 Early in her tenure, U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan proposed a more formal "3+1" program to allow students to complete bachelor's and master's degrees in four years. This fall, the University is offering more guidance and options for students who want to follow that path. More.
UVa's Sullivan sees opportunity in ACC expansion Daily Progress \| September 7, 2011 In the wake of the announcement that ACC will add the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse University to its roster, Teresa A. Sullivan, the University of Virginia's president and a noted sports fan, shared a few thoughts. More.
U.Va. Remains No. 2 Public in Top 25 of U.S. News & World Report Rankings UVA Today \| September 13, 2011 Eroding state support and tight budgets notwithstanding, the University of Virginia remained ranked at No. 25 in the 2012 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, released today. More.
Sullivan calls for more funding for research Daily Progress \| September 7, 2011 University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan issued a call for greater funding of university-based research as a means of promoting economic development in a speech Wednesday. More.
Universities Drive 'Virtuous Cycle' of Investment, Discovery and Research, Sullivan Says UVA Today \| September 7, 2011 Mired in a weak economy and fearful of another recession, Americans must turn to a time-tested engine for growth -- its higher education system -- to keep pace with the rest of the world, U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan told an audience of about 200 people who had turned out for the first of the Miller Center's fall forums Wednesday. More.
Sullivan Calls UVA First Years "Strongest" Ever C-Ville Weekly \| August 30, 2011 During a press conference last week, UVA President Teresa Sullivan introduced the school's newest recruits to the public. Of the 3,450 first year students, 67 percent come from Virginia, 91 percent were in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, and they averaged 1,339 on their SATs. More.
University to Dedicate Hunter Smith Band Building Friday UVA Today \| August 29, 2011 The University of Virginia will host a dedication ceremony Friday for the new state-of-the-art Hunter Smith Band Building. More.
New Online Safety Training Goes Live UVA Today \| August 25, 2011 The University of Virginia's Office of Emergency Preparedness and a specially appointed Violence Prevention Committee – with help from students, faculty and staff – have developed an online training video, "Hoos Making a Safer Community," to help the University community identify potentially troubling situations and respond with appropriate interventions. More.
President Sullivan Introduces New Executive Team, Lays Out Priorities UVA Today \| August 24, 2011 University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan, who earlier this month wrapped up her first year in office, has her sights set on the next 12 months, and beyond. At a media briefing Wednesday in the Dome Room of the Rotunda – also attended by many deans and administrators – she introduced the team that will help her lead the way. More.
John D. Simon, To Become University of Virginia's Executive Vice President and Provost UVA Today \| August 24, 2011 University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan today named John D. Simon, Duke University's vice provost for academic affairs and a respected scientist, as executive vice president and provost, effective Sept. 1. More.
Sullivan announces new UVa provost Daily Progress \| August 24, 2011 The University of Virginia announced the selection of a chemist and administrator from Duke University as the school's new executive vice president and provost Wednesday. More.
Honor Keynote Address and Cookies at Carr's Hill Cap Busy Move-In Weekend UVA Today \| August 22, 2011 Bracketed by rain and thundershowers on Friday and Sunday, the first two-day move-in weekend at the University of Virginia went smoothly. First-year students lined up Friday to check in at the Student Activities Building an hour before they could move into their new homes away from home. More.
Sullivan Greets New Wahoos And Their Families 1070 WINA \| August 22, 2011 The University of Virginia has formally welcomed its Class of 2015. President Teresa Sullivan (pictured) provided advice Sunday about the importance of student safety. More.
University of Virginia's Sullivan: 'You might be a helicopter parent if...' Washington Post \| August 22, 2011 On Saturday afternoon, University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan welcomed the parents of incoming first-year students — and begged them not to hover over their children. More.
The State of the University: Q&A with President Teresa Sullivan Virginia Magazine \| Summer 2011 It's a busy time at the University. Enrollment growth. Budget questions. Maintenance of the Rotunda. The list goes on. To help clarify some of these issues and explain how U.Va. is approaching the challenges it faces, we sat down with President Teresa A. Sullivan for a wide-ranging interview. More.
Summer Reading, Part III: True and Cautionary Tales UVA Today \| July 26, 2011 Teresa A. Sullivan, president of the University of Virginia, and Robert F. Bruner, dean of the Darden School of Business, suggest several books that explore less well-known and more personal sides of well-known figures, literary and military. More.
U.Va. Seeks to Block Invading Emerald Ash Borers UVA Today \| July 5, 2011 The emerald ash borer is a bright green menace. While at the University of Michigan, U.Va. President Teresa A. Sullivan saw firsthand what the beetle can do. More.

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