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Individuals classified as fit—even when overweight or obese—showed no significant increase in cardiovascular disease or all-cause mortality.

A veteran working in defense contracting, Scott Staron felt called to pursue a career in education. He graduated in May 2024 with his M.Ed. in curriculum & instruction with an emphasis in instructional technology.

A former teacher, current Ph.D. student Christopher Hu was inspired by his students to begin asking big questions about what is impacting education.

Bots may stoke fear and influence public opinion by flooding internet feeds with posts on specific issues.

With new funding, researchers are working to accurately measure the number and quality of childcare options in communities across Virginia.

With four UVA degrees, three from the School of Education and Human Development, Ben Allen is now serving as the executive director of UVA’s Equity Center. He was the latest guest on UVA President Jim Ryan’s podcast.

When lead was found in Flint, Michigan's water supply, two School of Education and Human Development professors volunteered their time and expertise to help the city’s school children. Their efforts paid off.

Professor Sid Angadi’s research is exploring if an exercise regimen could protect the hearts of breast cancer patients from damage associated with chemotherapy.

Before graduating with a Master of Teaching in mathematics this spring, Linh Luong reflected on her experience as a student in a story for UVA Advancement’s Envision magazine.

School safety expert Dewey Cornell explains why behavioral threat assessment is an effective strategy to help prevent acts of violence in schools.