Diversity on the rise with freshman class
According to statistics from the Office of Admissions, not only does the class of 2006 promise to uphold the standards set by its predecessors, but also brings a new level of diversity to the College.

College faces new budget shortfall
In the latest budget crisis that has affected the College for the past year, Gov. Mark Warner announced Monday that Virginia is expecting an additional $1.5 billion shortfall in its 2002-2004 biennial budget. Already facing substantial cuts made during the last session of the General Assembly, the College now faces a new wave of fiscal challenges that have impacted faculty salaries and hiring, tuition and student and campus organizations.

Astronaut alumnus to speak at Convocation
David M. Brown takes the phrase "reach for the stars" quite literally. Brown, '78, is the first graduate of the College to become an astronaut and will also be the speaker at Opening Convocation. Now a mission specialist and flight engineer at the National Aeronautical and Space Administration, Brown originally majored in biology and earned a degree in medicine from the College.

LAUREN PUTNOCKY -- The Flat Hat

Henry Kissinger visited the campus last April and met with undergraduates, law students and BOV members. He was also greeted by over a dozen protesters who demaned he be removed from his postion as Chancellor of the College.

Top stories of the 2001-2002 academic year
Get up-to-date with the most important College news stories from last year.

Summer renovations revive College buildings
Many renovations over the summer have made improvements in the physical appearance and quality of College buildings. Students will find changes in dormitories, dining facilities and other buildings.