Gregory Smith, Albermarle county resident and child prodigy, began working toward his PhD in mathematics last week. Smith, who is 14 years old, graduated cum laude from Randolph Macon College in May. Mathematics is the first of several degrees he plans to pursue.
In addition to his academic achievements, Smith uses the attention he draws to champion children's issues. He was a Nobel Peace Prize nominee in both 2002 and 2003. He founded International Youth Advocates to campaign for children's rights and co-chairs the World of Children Awards with Muhammad Ali.
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Student Council hears from U.Va. Chief of Police on the Nov. 3 swatting incident
By Margaret Nichols | 21 minutes agoStudent Council convened for their weekly general body meeting Tuesday, where they heard from the University Police Department and Office of Emergency Management regarding the University’s response to the Edgar Shannon Library active attacker threat Nov. 3.
Five Virginia universities, including U.Va., targeted by bomb threats Friday
By Brendon Bordwine | 5 hours agoEvacuations and investigations were also reported at Bridgewater College, George Mason University, Randolph-Macon College and Longwood University
Bomb threat reported at Shannon Library, no bomb found
By Lauren Seeliger and Grace Little | 12 hours agoA University emergency alert sent Friday at 10:50 a.m. reported a bomb threat at Edgar Shannon Library, located at 160 McCormick Road. The bomb threat is clear and no bombing device was found.
