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Miller Center hosts forum on Kennedy, Latin America

The Miller Center of Public Affairs hosted a forum on President Kennedy’s approach to Latin American affairs on Monday in honor of the upcoming 50-year anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination. The forum was broken up into three panels consisting of three speakers, each discussing separate aspects of President Kennedy’s diplomacy with Latin America during his time as president and how his foreign policies apply to political controversies today.


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Automatic system restored 1,566 felons' rights, McDonnell says

The governor’s automatic, individualized system of rights restoration, established on July 15, 2013, has restored the rights of 1,566 non-violent convicted felons so far. Convicted felons in Virginia lose several rights, including the right to vote, to run for or hold public office and to serve on juries.


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Alderman Library turns 75

Students, faculty, staff and members of the Charlottesville community gathered Wednesday in the Small Special Collections Library to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Alderman Library.


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Sabato reveals controversial Kennedy study

Politics Prof. Larry Sabato revealed a controversial study Tuesday about the life of President John F. Kennedy, with new insights into his 1963 assassination. Sabato held a press conference at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. to present his findings and to promote his new book, “The Kennedy Half Century.”


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Wilsdorf Hall catches fire; smoke, water damage remain

A small fire broke out late Tuesday night on the third floor of Wilsdorf Hall, which houses the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. A call came into the Charlottesville Fire Department last night at 10:45 from someone who was in the building at the time and pulled the fire alarm, University spokesperson McGregor McCance said.


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University Women's Center kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The University Women’s Center commenced Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month last Tuesday, inviting students to commit to non-violence by leaving handprints on a “These Hands Are Not for Hurting” banner and planting red flags on the lawn. Students were also encouraged to wear red in honor of affected victims and contribute to a toiletry drive, to be donated to the Shelter for Help in Emergency, a local organization which serves victims of domestic violence.


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University boasts competitive returns on investment post-graduation

University graduates’ degrees have a lower return on investments than those of graduates from Washington & Lee University, Virginia Tech and the College of William & Mary, according to a recently released study by Affordable Colleges Online. The University’s ROI is $924,000; the top three Virginia schools all topped $1 million.


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Wellness Fair shows off Hoo's Well

The University’s Hoos Well program hosted the Benefits and Wellness Fair Monday, bringing together more than 30 vendors to discuss health and wellness with University employees.


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VSPN rallies, delivers letter to President Sullivan

“No cuts, no fees- education should be free!” Chants rallied from Brooks Hall all the way to the top of Carr’s Hill, as students convened Sunday morning to deliver a letter to President Sullivan demanding a meeting to address concerns about Access UVa, Living Wage, policies towards undocumented students, and a lack of diversity at the University.


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On March 19, the Federal Communications Commission authorized Nexstar Media Group to finalize its acquisition of TEGNA Media Group, potentially creating the most expensive and largest broadcast media company in U.S. history. However, there have been many appeals of the decision, as it could have lasting implications for the media that students at the University consume and study.