Marcantel’s New Novel Brings Vampires to the Rescue

By day, Pamela Marcantel works as an administrator in U.Va.'s English department. By night, she writes historical fiction. Her new novel, "V-Squad," features several bloodthirsty characters who live through significant historical periods centuries apart.

Grants Make a Difference in the Student Experience

The U.Va. Parents Committee can be thought of as an investment club – except instead of stocks and bonds, the members invest in U.Va.'s student experience. That's why many families, who are already paying tuition, fees and room and board, are willing to chip in another $2,500 or more to join the committee.

Health Insurance Premiums Hold at Current Levels

This fall brings good news for employees in U.Va. Health Plan: Health insurance premiums will remain the same in 2012, and there's also a way to reduce co-payments for certain office visits. The University's annual open enrollment period begins today and runs through Nov. 18.

Adams: Research is Key to Undergraduate Experience

You have to make mistakes to learn, Vice Provost J. Milton Adams told members of the class of 2013 during his speech at Friday's Fall Convocation at John Paul Jones Arena. Adams focused his remarks on the importance of research to not only solving problems, but also becoming truly educated.