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Study Finds Top Publics Give More Funding to Wealthy Studentsnew
The nation’s top public universities are cushioning the cost of college for those who need it the least. While the University of Virginia has made important progress in minority students’ access to higher education, it lagged behind when it came to enrolling low-income students.
C-Ville Weekly |
Chiara Canzi |
01-27-2010 |
Education
Swipe Happy: How Paying Tuition With Plastic Can Cost Younew
Since February 2008, University of Virginia students have been able to pay tuitions online through Quik Pay@UVA using an e-check, which drafts money from checking accounts or credit cards. But paying by credit card involves an additional 2.75 percent convenience fee.
C-Ville Weekly |
Caitlin Speaker |
07-15-2009 |
Education
UVA Endowment Takes Nasty Hit as Economy Faltersnew
The university's multibillion dollar investments, which include the endowment, lost $600 million, or 11 percent, in the first quarter of the fiscal year. By mid-October, the policy benchmark had declined by another 20 percent.
C-Ville Weekly |
Chiara Canzi |
11-12-2008 |
Education
Med School Explores Upside (and Down) of Podcastingnew
iPods are cool and all, but some University of Virginia profs wonder if podcasting lectures is driving down classroom attendance.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
11-07-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Higher Ed Leaders Warn of Issues to Comenew
Faculty needs, big science and China loom large.
C-Ville Weekly |
Will Goldsmith |
10-10-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Bookstore Offers Textbook Rentals to Studentsnew
The University of Virginia has joined a small alliance of higher ed institutions in offering alternative avenues for students to obtain their required reading.
C-Ville Weekly |
Jon Schroeder |
09-19-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
The War on Drugs, via FAFSAnew
Groups hope Congress will finally ditch financial aid question.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
09-05-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
State Cuts $11.4 Million from University of Virginia Budgetnew
We brainstorms how to make ends meet.
C-Ville Weekly |
Will Goldsmith |
08-29-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
UVA Program for Low-Income Students To Go Nationalnew
The 2-year-old College Guides program places former college students at high schools with low college attendance around the state -- and national education groups have noticed.
C-Ville Weekly |
Meg McEvoy |
03-14-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Will a Low-Income Financial Aid Program Open the Door?new
As tuition costs rise, fewer low- and middle-income families think they can afford college, so their children aren't even applying -- can a new program at the University of Virginia help change the course?
C-Ville Weekly |
Meg McEvoy |
02-28-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
