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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.
Olympic gold medalist and UVA alumna Kate Douglass just shattered the world record in the 50-meter freestyle with a blazing 23.59-second finish. Even better? Fellow Virginia swimmers joined her on an all-Cavalier podium.
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 researchers have developed a breakthrough approach to treating glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer that kills over 13,000 Americans yearly. Using naturally occurring molecules and innovative delivery methods, they're targeting multiple cancer genes simultaneously without toxic side effects.
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 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.
Researchers at the University of Virginia and Northwestern University have created tiny particles that could permanently reduce eye pressure in glaucoma patients with just one injection. The breakthrough gene therapy could eliminate the need for daily eye drops and invasive surgery within five years.
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.
Over 100 University of Virginia graduates are returning to volunteer at this year's Final Exercises, eager to recreate the magic of their own Lawn walks for the Class of 2026. The volunteer spots filled within just two days of the call going out.
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.
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.
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 men's tennis team clinched their seventh national championship in a thrilling comeback victory, with the deciding match resting on the shoulders of their top-ranked player. The win marks the program's third title in just six years and brought the entire Charlottesville community together in celebration.
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.
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.
UVA researchers are using focused ultrasound and nerve stimulation to reduce drug cravings without invasive procedures. These breakthrough techniques could help millions struggling with substance use disorder, especially those who haven't found success with traditional treatments.
Researchers at UVA are developing the first new treatment in 40 years for Ewing sarcoma, a rare childhood cancer that desperately needs better options. The breakthrough targets a protein once thought impossible to treat.
After decades of waiting, Americans finally have access to bemotrizinol, a powerful sunscreen ingredient that's been protecting skin in Europe and Asia since 2000. This breakthrough ingredient offers stronger protection against aging UVA rays than anything currently on U.S. shelves.
Former University of Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh just set a new world record in the 50-meter freestyle, clocking 23.55 seconds at a meet in Rome. She's the latest in an incredible streak of 100 American records set by UVA swimmers since 2021.
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