Darden tries to tie greenbacks to green living
Innovation and entrepreneurship are compatible business models.
Weldon study: State ag industry produces $79B
A new study conducted by UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service reveals that in 2006, Virginia agriculture and forestry contributed about $79 billion to the Commonwealth’s economy and supported more than a half-million jobs. The study was commissioned by the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to highlight the impact of these two seemingly […]
Students hope business + engineering = $$
As the country faces what could be the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, UVA Darden School of Business students launched a new student-run entrepreneurial society. Its goal: increase the flow of successful businesses started by the University community. By facilitating partnerships and providing mentors to student entrepreneurs, “E*Society” founders say that this organization […]
Goode joins five Virginia House representatives in voting against bailout bill
Five Virginia House Republicans and one Democrat voted against the bailout measure. Three Virginia House Republicans and two Democrats voted for it.
UVA football coach under scrutiny after Duke loss
After the loss against Duke this weekend, the ineptitude of UVA football is now a water-cooler discussion topic.
Kaine: Schools will escape 2009 budget scalpel
Governor Tim Kaine announced yesterday that funding cuts to the state’s public schools will be delayed until next year. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Kaine wants to give local governments time to make adjustments in view of the cuts that will most likely be put into effect in 2010.
State of Virginia not pursuing charges against Stacy Berry
Commonwealth’s Attorney Denise Lunsford announced today that the state will not pursue charges against Stacy Berry due to new evidence.
Former UVA QB headed to Oregon State
It has been a busy week for former UVA quarterback Peter Lalich. He was first dismissed from the football team, and he is now headed West.
John McCain ahead in Virginia according to Mason-Dixon poll
Today it’s John McCain’s turn. The latest TODAY Show/NBC/Mason-Dixon poll has McCain ahead by three points in Virginia, 47 to 44 percent.
Michelle Obama fires up student crowd
A crowd of at least 2,500 gathered at UVA’s Newcomb Hall Plaza on September 17 to attend the Women for Obama voter registration rally with Michelle Obama and Jill Biden.