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The University of Virginia men's lacrosse team turned an early deficit into a stunning 16-6 championship victory, claiming their first ACC tournament title in seven years. Goalie Jake Marek's incredible 16-save performance anchored a historic comeback that saw the Cavaliers score 11 unanswered goals.
The University of Virginia men's golf team clinched their second consecutive ACC Championship with a commanding 3-1 victory over Stanford in match play competition. Three Cavaliers delivered individual wins to seal the title for the nation's second-ranked team.
University of Virginia Health is using immunotherapy to treat head and neck cancers by training the body's own immune system to destroy cancer cells. Patients avoid harsh chemotherapy side effects while still getting effective treatment.
University of Virginia scientists created AI tools that design drugs while treating proteins as flexible, living structures instead of frozen snapshots. This breakthrough could slash the 90% failure rate in drug development and bring new treatments to patients faster.
University of Virginia researchers created AI tools that could transform how quickly life-saving medications reach patients. Their system designs drugs by simulating how proteins actually move in the body, not just frozen snapshots.
The University of Virginia women's swim and dive team just made NCAA history by winning their sixth consecutive national championship, something no team has ever accomplished before. They dominated the competition with a record-breaking 589 points and 36 first-team All-American honors.
University of Virginia researchers used gene editing to fix the DNA mutation causing a deadly form of epilepsy, potentially opening the door to cures for inherited brain disorders. The technique eliminated seizures in lab mice and improved their movement and cognitive function.
A groundbreaking partnership between the University of Virginia and Charlottesville schools is teaching every seventh grader to build animatronic animals using microcontrollers and sensors. The Innovation Hub is already being recognized as a leading STEM education model in Virginia.
The University of Virginia's Engineering Student Council threw a special gala to honor undergraduate students who've made their campus community better. From teaching assistants to design team leaders, dozens of student engineers got recognized for going the extra mile.
A husband-and-wife research team turned their midnight lab conversations at the University of Virginia into ziftomenib, a newly FDA-approved drug now saving lives of leukemia patients who had run out of options. Their 17-year journey from academic research to life-saving treatment shows how university labs can tackle diseases others overlook.
University of Virginia scientists have identified a cellular mechanism driving long COVID and found an existing drug that could help millions still suffering from the condition. Their breakthrough just won a national competition's first round, beating 63 other medical discoveries.
New research from University of Virginia shows that everyday kindnesses like small talk and holding doors create healthier communities and boost personal wellbeing. Even tiny gestures with strangers matter more than we think.
The University of Virginia women's swimming team just made history by capturing their seventh consecutive ACC championship, dominating a field that included three of the nation's top 10 teams. Junior Claire Curzan led the dynasty with five event victories in Atlanta.
Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered a pill that stops glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer, from spreading in lab mice without harmful side effects. The breakthrough targets a gene that drives the cancer's aggressive spread through the brain.
A University of Virginia study discovered that abandoned mines, not just farms, are releasing toxic metals into Lake Anna. The research opens the door for new cleanup strategies that could restore water quality across the watershed.