James Franco to Headline President’s Speaker Series for the Arts
On April 17, renowned actor and producer James Franco will headline the third annual President’s Speaker Series for the Arts. He will join UVa’s Vice Provost for the Arts Jody Kielbasa in a moderated...
What Donald Trump’s Success Says About the State of U.S. Party Politics
During the tail end of the last GOP Debate, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich were lobbed a softball question; “Would you support Donald Trump as the Republican nominee?” All three said yes,...
In India, Press Freedom, But Also Communism
In the Grand Ballroom of the Abad Plaza Hotel in Cochin, India, three men, each equipped with expertise on the media and politics in India, sat on a panel discussion, ready to impart their...
Cornell President, UVa Alumna, Dies at 52
On Sunday night, Cornell University President Elizabeth Garrett died after a short battle with colon cancer. Garrett was a UVa alumna who graduated from the School of Law in 1988.
In a February 8th public...
ADAPT’s “Work Hard, Play Smart” Pledge Seeks to Create Safer Spring Breaks
This week, UVa's Alcohol, Drug and Prevention Team (ADAPT) has been tabling on Grounds to encourage safer spring breaks through their “Work Hard, Play Smart” pledge.
The multi-part pledge asks students to commit to a...
Study Shows Rise in Political Activism Among College Freshmen
A recent study released by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program found that members of the Class of 2019 are more likely than ever to be politically active, displaying historically high results in areas like...
