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New UVa. Center for Politics book examines 2012 election

Published date: January 19, 2013 | 5:20 pm

Updated: August 18, 2025 | 1:58 pm

As President Obama prepares for his second inaugural, the University of Virginia Center for Politics has released the first comprehensive analysis of the 2012 election. Barack Obama and the New America: The 2012 Election and the Changing Face of Politics, published by Rowman and Littlefield, brings together some of the nation’s top academics, analysts and journalists to examine how Obama won a second term and what his victory might mean for the nation’s political future.

Bridgewater College names David W. Bushman new president

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Published date: January 18, 2013 | 10:06 am

Updated: January 18, 2013 | 10:08 am

The Bridgewater College Board of Trustees today announced that it has unanimously selected Dr. David W. Bushman as the ninth president of the College.

Report: Smoking down among Virginia high school students

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Published date: January 18, 2013 | 9:52 am

Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dr. Bill Hazel and the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) announced Thursday that youth smoking rates in Virginia have plummeted to the lowest point in a decade.

State recognizes top Virginia scientists

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Published date: January 16, 2013 | 12:44 pm

Updated: January 16, 2013 | 12:45 pm

Gov. Bob McDonnell and Science Museum of Virginia Chief Wonder Officer Richard C. Conti are pleased to announce Virginia’s Outstanding Scientists of 2013 and the recipient of the governor’s Award for Science Innovation presented by Altria.

Palestinian activist Noura Erakat to speak at BC

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Published date: January 15, 2013 | 12:53 pm

Updated: February 6, 2013 | 10:49 am

Noura Erakat, an international human rights attorney and Palestinian activist, will speak at Bridgewater College on Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall.

Report: Virginia wine sales reach all-time high

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Published date: January 14, 2013 | 6:20 pm

Updated: February 6, 2013 | 10:50 am

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced on Monday that sales of Virginia wine reached an all-time high in fiscal year 2012, increasing by just over 1.6% from fiscal year 2011. Virginia wineries sold almost 485,000 cases of wine in FY 2012 versus a little more than 477,000, the previous record high, in FY 2011.

Study: Knee replacement may lead to weight gain

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Published date: January 14, 2013 | 2:35 pm

Patients who undergo knee replacement surgery may be at risk of gaining more weight than their peers who have not had the surgery, according to a five-year study led by a Virginia Commonwealth University professor.

Study: Nutritional supplement may help prevent Alzheimer’s

Chris Graham

Published date: January 10, 2013 | 4:45 pm

Updated: September 22, 2025 | 6:59 pm

A nutritional supplement available over-the-counter may offer protection from Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests. Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Virginia School of Medicine set out to evaluate the effectiveness of chiro-inositol, a compound that occurs naturally in certain foods and is available as a nutritional supplement, in protecting the brain from beta amyloid toxins, which cause Alzheimer’s.

Staunton author releases latest novel of intrigue

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Published date: January 8, 2013 | 3:16 pm

Phyllis Anne Duncan is a retired bureaucrat with an overactive imagination – at least that’s what everyone has told her since she first started making up stories in elementary school prompted by her weekly list of spelling words.

Gateway History Lecture: Strategic analyses of the American Civil War

Chris Graham

Published date: January 8, 2013 | 2:51 pm

Updated: May 27, 2025 | 8:26 pm

Dr. Jim Armstead noted professor of military strategy will present “Strategic Analyses of Civil War” at WTA’s Gateway on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Dr. Armstead’s presentation will look at the whole of the war, the strategic plans on both sides and address why North won. The presentation has been given round the world to very favorable reviews and is famous for its comprehensive view of the conflict.

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New UVa. Center for Politics book examines 2012 election

Bridgewater College names David W. Bushman new president

Report: Smoking down among Virginia high school students

State recognizes top Virginia scientists

Palestinian activist Noura Erakat to speak at BC

Report: Virginia wine sales reach all-time high

Study: Knee replacement may lead to weight gain

Study: Nutritional supplement may help prevent Alzheimer’s

Staunton author releases latest novel of intrigue

Gateway History Lecture: Strategic analyses of the American Civil War

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