
Engineering dean at University of Texas named 2018 UVA Distinguished Alumna
When University of Virginia alumna Sharon L. Wood was about 8 years old, her father, a civil engineer, took her to a construction site where he was working.

When University of Virginia alumna Sharon L. Wood was about 8 years old, her father, a civil engineer, took her to a construction site where he was working.

April marks a new wine grape growing season and Virginia Vineyard Month. It’s also a good time to toast one of the state’s fastest-growing agricultural industries.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) announced today that the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) are awarding $693,962 in federal funding to Virginia housing authorities to help homeless veterans and their families find affordable and stable housing.

Ten graduating seniors will be honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 5, at Eastern Mennonite University. They will wear gold and blue cords during the graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 6.

Governor Ralph Northam has signed House Bill 1148, which will provide an opportunity for Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville to address their revenue sharing agreement.

The popular City Market will kick off its 2018 season on Saturday, April 7 from 7 a.m. to Noon. The market features over 100 local vendors that sell a variety of fresh produce, herbs, plants, meats, crafts, baked goods and much, much more.

Five Virginia pitchers combined for a five-hit, 4-0 shutout of Old Dominion (10-17) at Disharoon Park. The Cavaliers move to 16-13 on the season and 12-4 at home.

St. Anne’s-Belfield School senior Andy Wood has received a national Silver Medal in addition to a regional Gold Key for his wearable art creation Dakota Rising.

Virginia (14-11, 3-6 ACC) will play its second-straight ACC road series when it travels to Pittsburgh (12-9, 2-7 ACC) for a three-game series this weekend. First pitch for Friday’s opener (March 30) and Saturday’s middle game (March 31) is scheduled for 3 p.m. The series will conclude on Sunday (April 1) at 1 p.m.

Five Charlottesville nonprofits are teaming up to make it easier for families and patients receiving care at UVA Children’s Hospital to find a place to stay.
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