Professor researches more effective antibiotics
By Victoria Hinton | October 9, 2008University Physics Prof. John Bushweller
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In an attempt to establish a greater international presence, the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University will be expanding its network to five major countries by August 2009.Through a new program, Fuqua students will be able to study at campuses in Shanghai, Dubai, St.
Neuroscience Prof. Jeremy Tuttle earned a $1.4 million grant in August from the National Institute of Aging for his research about bladder control drugs and their possible effects on Alzheimer?s disease patients.
Students in the Jefferson Fellows and the Jefferson Scholars programs are organizing a forum about health care and the 21st-century ?good Samaritan? this fall to foster conversation across various disciplines.The Jefferson Fellows Forum for Interdisciplinary Dialogue will take place Sept.
In an effort to improve higher education opportunities throughout the world, the University will invite more than 30 university presidents and vice chancellors from across the world to Charlottesville this fall as a part of the 2008 Charlottesville Consultation.
University policies concerning mental health issues were the main topic of debate at the Board of Visitors' Student Affairs Committee meeting yesterday.
Following the elimination of its early decision admissions program, the University saw an increase in both the number of applications for admission for the Class of 2012 and the number of acceptance letters issued. Dean of Admissions John Blackburn noted the University received a record 18,758 applications, compared to last year's 18,046.
Political journalist and University graduate Bob Gibson was recently named executive director of the University's Thomas C.
University Transit System and University Parking and Transportation officials discussed new bus route proposals Tuesday night.
Responding to increasing demands for alternative energy sources, the Engineering School plans to add a nuclear studies minor to its undergraduate program.
