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A New Calculation For the Total Amount of Matter in the Universe

Sep 30, 2020

Visiting astronomy professor Anatoly Klypin has helped precisely measure the total amount of matter in the universe, a daunting exercise for even the most mathematically proficient.

Democracy Initiative's Statecraft Lab Event Examines America’s Future in Global Politics

Sep 23, 2020

As the United States draws nearer to a pivotal presidential election, a UVA event is bringing together leading scholars and experts in international affairs to understand how the outcome could reshape the world order.

“How Did We Get Here?” UVA Podcast Explores the Rise of Illiberalism

Sep 08, 2020

Illiberalism is on the rise, threatening the future of democratic nations around the world. When COVID-19 brought an end to their plans for 2020, two faculty members in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences launched a podcast to answer the question,“How did we get here?”

Faculty, Academic Leaders Focus on Quality of Online Courses

Aug 26, 2020

UVA has put a huge effort into faculty professional development for online instruction to ensure the highest-quality learning experiences possible under the circumstances.

$3 Million Grant Will Reshape Graduate Education in the Life Sciences

Aug 25, 2020

Faculty members from UVA’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences have received a $3 million National Science Foundation grant that could fundamentally change the way it prepares students for life after graduate school.

'Praying With Our Feet': Panel to Reflect on Fighting Racism, From August 2017 to Present

Aug 11, 2020

A virtual panel discussion reflecting on the counter-protest of Aug. 12, 2017, with professor and antiracist activist Jalane Schmidt moderating, will take place Wednesday, August 12.

UVA Economists: Fine Particle Air Pollution Decreases, But Stubborn Disparities Remain

Aug 07, 2020

While there have been improvements in levels of the country’s fine particulate air pollution, UVA economists’ research shows that the same areas most polluted 40 years ago remain so today.

Arts & Sciences Appoints New Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Planning

Aug 02, 2020

Tammy McHale will play a key role as part of Dean Baucom’s leadership team during a critical time for the College of Arts & Sciences and for the University.

UVA and the History of Race: The George Rogers Clark Statue and Native Americans

Jul 29, 2020

One hundred years ago, when Charlottesville began an eight-year period of monument-building, the city wrote a series of historical narratives that have reverberated to the present.

Marriage in Quarantine: How to Safeguard Your Relationship in These Stressful Times

Jul 24, 2020

Psychology professor Robert Emery offers guidance about nurturing marital relationships when families are spending more time together than ever.

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