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The abuse began with seemingly small insults: If she could do more around the house, he’d be happier. If she wasn’t disabled, their sex would be better.Then came the threats. He’d take the children away. He’d tell her to kill herself. He…

The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business is ranked in the Top 10 in a new ranking of full-time Master of Business Administration programs in the United States.Fortune ranked Darden No. 10 overall as part of its Best MBA…

If the amount of energy needed for computing keeps climbing, in just eight years up to 20% of the world’s power could be consumed by data centers, wireless networks, consumer electronics and a growing number of other devices.That…

UVA Health researchers have discovered a molecule in the brain responsible for orchestrating the immune system’s responses to Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis, potentially allowing doctors to supercharge the body’s ability to…

Growing up with two military parents, Jess Walters moved around a lot and, at each new school, struggled to connect with peers.“There’s this feeling of, ‘I can’t necessarily put a finger on why, but I’m different and weird, and people…

The University of Virginia has landed $4.5 million in backing from the Department of Defense to collaborate on ways to improve aircraft maneuverability at hypersonic speeds – the latest DOD-UVA partnership to be announced this year.So if…

The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business today announced the third-largest gift in its 67-year history. A $44 million investment in Darden from Risk Management Technology founder David M. LaCross and his wife, Kathleen O.…

Newly discovered biological changes in mothers who suffer postpartum depression may help explain the condition, yield long-sought treatments and let doctors identify those at risk even before their babies are born.The discovery suggests…

The University of Virginia hosted the national conference of the Universities Studying Slavery consortium last week that brought together not just scholars and students, but a broader spectrum of interested people, including descendants,…

Being in the shower is the classic example. Your mind wanders. Then, all of the sudden, eureka! A new insight or creative breakthrough occurs.Zac Irving, a University of Virginia assistant professor of philosophy, explains in new…