UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

The lead investigator for the Jan. 6 House select committee investigating the Capitol riot has been fired from his position as the University of Virginia's counsel by the state's new Republican attorney general, per the Washington Post.Why it matters: Democrats say the removal of Tim Heaphy from his post after some three years while he's on leave from the university to investigate the insurrection is likely "retribution" for the House probe — an accusation strongly denied by the office of state

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Virginia’s new Republican attorney general has fired lawyers for two large public universities, his office said, marking more significant changes by Jason Miyares while ascending to his new job. Tim Heaphy, counsel for the University of Virginia, and George Mason University counsel Brian Walther have been let go, Miyares spokeswoman Victoria LaCivita told The Washington Post. School counsel within Virginia's public colleges and universities are appointed by the attorney general.

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The Cavaliers are no longer heading to Boston for the Fenway Bowl due to the number of coronavirus cases impacting the team's roster, according to a release from the University of Virginia.

We have never had the national reckoning that we need over the events of August 2017.

The University of Virginia is changing its vaccination policies ahead of the spring semester.

In the midst of a storm of college football coaching hirings and firings, UVA completed a relatively drama-free transition from Bronco Mendenhall to former Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott.

The Dukes went on a 22-1 run in the first half, taking a ten point lead into halftime.

This will mark the Cavaliers final game under head coach Bronco Mendenhall who announced earlier this week he's stepping down.

After six seasons, Bronco Mendenhall is set to leave the University of Virginia.

While families gather to feast across the country, one University of Virginia student makes sure families in Charlottesville have enough food to celebrate during the holidays.

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong threw for 487 yards and three scores in his return from injury.

The Maroons had 3 placements in its inaugural event.

Cavaliers earn first shutout win since the 2018 Belk Bowl when they defeated South Carolina 28-0.

It’s been nearly two months since Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated and the country has suffered a devastating earthquake and a drenching tropical storm

The university is requiring all students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated before returning to its Charlottesville campus unless they have a medical or religious exemption.

Dozens of students who were enrolled at the University of Virginia had their status reversed because they remained unvaccinated before the start of the semester, officials said Friday.

More than 200 University of Virginia students who didn’t comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.

Roughly 1% of the school's student body has been disenrolled because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19.

“We all dreamt, <em>We’ll grow old together. We’ll be old ladies together</em>. And we did.”

Julia Christine Devlin, 55, an economics lecturer at the University of Virginia, has been missing since July 14, the Shenandoah National Park said.

Liberty's Will Wagner, son of Ferrum alum Billy Wagner, was drafted by the same team as his dad in the 18 round-- Houston Astros.

The Cavaliers had four players drafted on Monday afternoon. The Hokies and Flames had one each receive the big call.

The University of Virginia will remove the statue of George Rogers Clark on University Avenue on Sunday, according to a spokesperson.

Winning pitcher Andrew Abbott became the first pitcher in the Virginia program to collect 10 strikeouts in a College World Series game.

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Cavaliers advance to the CWS for the fifth time in program history.

McGarry gave up just two hits and racked up 10 K's as the Cavaliers stave off elimination.

The game was delayed nearly four hours between the eighth and ninth innings due to weather.

Cavaliers racked up 21 hits-- the most in a game since having 22 against Duke in 2013.

The Cavaliers return to the tournament for the first time since 2017.

Duke built a 3-0 lead in the first three innings off solo home runs.

The University of Virginia announced on Friday that it will have 100% capacity at its sporting events in the upcoming school year.

There seems to be more confusion than clarity on Virginia college vaccination plans.

Those attending the University of Virginia this fall will have to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

The Blue Ridge Poison Center at the University of Virginia has issued a warning regarding siphoning gasoline.

The Cavaliers allowed one earned run, no walks and tallied 5 strikeouts as a team.

Some special players just might be making Hokie Nation and the Hoos proud during the 2021 NFL Draft.

The former Fleming standout has moved on from a 2019 ACL injury that left him feeling not quite 100 percent in 2020.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia is working to develop a new system to help first responders navigate challenges during emergencies. The researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to offer helpful prompts and other support as rescue squads make split-second decisions. Right now, the university is collaborating with firefighters in Albemarle County to test it out. “Almost like a virtual responder that is listening to the communications going on at the scene. The project is still in the works with ongoing device testing and research.

This now marks the eighth time under head coach Tony Bennett that the Wahoos will be part of the Tournament field. UVA held a 17-6 record in the regular season and added a win in the ACC Tournament against Syracuse. Their lineup features All-ACC First Team honoree Sam Hauser, All-ACC Second Team and All-ACC Defensive team honoree Jay Huff, and All-ACC Honorable Mention Kihei Clark. Virginia’s run for an ACC Tournament Championship was cut short when the program had a positive COVID-19 test result after its quarterfinal matchup with Syracuse. “It’s certainly a unique way to prepare for the NCAA Tournament,” Bennett said.

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Georgia Tech vs. Virginia ACC men’s basketball tournament semifinal game has been canceled. The game was scheduled to be played on Friday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. The ACC semifinal game between Virginia and Georgia Tech has been canceled. Officials said the game was canceled after someone tested positive for coronavirus within on Virginia’s team. Below is a statement from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips:“I’m heartbroken for our student-athletes, coaches and support staff at both Duke and Virginia.

ROANOKE, Va. – Having a workout routine during pregnancy could help benefit your baby’s health in the long run, according to a University of Virginia School of Medicine study. While scientists have always known that exercising during pregnancy could better a baby’s health and reduce pregnancy complications and premature delivery, researcher Zhen Yan, an exercise expert at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, wanted to zero in on its possible long-term benefits. One group of mice were fed mouse chow before and during pregnancy, while the other mice had a high-fat, high-calorie diet to cause obesity. “The take-home message is that it is not too late to start to exercise if a mother finds herself pregnant. Regular exercise will not only benefit the pregnancy and labor but also the health of the baby for the long run,” said Yan.

In his second year with the Hokies, Young guided a team picked for an 11th-place finish in the preseason to a No. 3 seed ties the highest Virginia Tech has ever earned in the ACC Tournament. Young’s selection marks the third time the ACC Coach of the Year honoree has come from Virginia Tech and the first time since 2008 (Seth Greenberg). Wright is the second Georgia Tech player to earn ACC Player of the Year honors and the first since Dennis Scott in 1990. Wright, who ranks sixth in the league in blocked shots with 38, also earned a spot on this year’s All-ACC Defensive Team.

Virginia's Sam Hauser, right, drives to the basket during the second half as the Louisville Cardinals took on the Virginia Cavaliers at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Saturday. March 6, 2021LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sam Hauser scored 24 points, Trey Murphy III added 17 and No. 21 Virginia beat Louisville 68-58 to claim the ACC regular season championship. 2 seed entering the regular season finale, the Cavaliers received a huge opening for bigger things when first-place and No.

Assessing the impact of absentee voting in the 2020 election The 2020 presidential election saw historic voter turnout. Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, joins CBSN to discuss how absentee ballots played a role in the outcome.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Sam Hauser scored 18 points and No. 21 Virginia ended a three-game skid by handing Miami its sixth loss in a row, 62-51. Trey Murphy III added 12 points for the 16-6 Cavaliers, who took command with a 14-2 run to end the first half. It was very important and as we talked about Justin (McKoy), even “Papi” Francisco (Caffaro) gave us a good lift. Hopefully we can keep that.”Miami closed within six points several times after halftime, but each time Virginia kept the Hurricanes from getting closer.

The redshirt freshman won his first ACC title in his first appearance at the ACC Championships. After a dominant ACC regular season, Myers won his first ACC title with a 3-1 decision over top seed Micky Phillippi of Pitt, handing the two-time conference champion his first career loss in the ACC Championships. Seeded second, Myers received a first-round bye before taking down North Carolina’s Joe Heilmann in a 10-3 decision in the semifinals. The graduate student in his sixth season of collegiate wrestling earned his fourth qualification to the NCAA Championships. AdConnor Brady and Dakota Howard each fought back in the consolation brackets to secure their births to the NCAA Championships and take third in their respective brackets.

ROANOKE, Va. – He’s been a fixture at William Fleming High School for nearly three decades, with the title of ‘Top Colonel’ for 18 years. Boys basketball head coach, Jeffrey “Mickey” Hardy has passed on his passion for the game to some of the best talent to come from the Star City with one goal in mind. Just as Michael Jordan had Scotty Pippen, Mickey Hardy has his own right-hand man, in assistant coach Marshall Ashford. That’s when he learned more about this standout JUCO player, Jeff “Mickey” Hardy. One on one with Mickey Hardy

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases at the University of Virginia, the school put some temporary restrictions in place Tuesday night. Officials said the university’s in-house analysis showed that the spread only consisted of the original COVID strain and not new variants. This trend shows that people aren’t closely following health and safety guidelines. University leaders said they might lift the restrictions on Feb. 26 if cases decrease. If UVA continues to see a rise in cases, university officials said the school will have to take additional measures, such as moving to online instruction for undergraduate and graduate classes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Jay Huff had 18 points and 12 rebounds and No. 9 Virginia took control early and beat North Carolina for the seventh consecutive time 60-48. Sam Hauser added 17 points for 15-3 Virginia and Trey Murphy III had 12 as the ACC-leading Cavaliers won their fourth in a row. The Cavaliers led 21-4 midway through the first half as the Tar Heels missed 13 of their first 15 shots. Luckily we were able to stop that for the most part,” said Cavaliers center Jay Huff.

ROANOKE, Va. – Patrick Henry’s Erick Kilosho committed to the University of Virginia on Tuesday afternoon in front of his head coach and family, becoming the fourth Patriot since 2010 to play soccer for the Cavaliers. The most recent player would be Irakoze Donasiyano, who was taken in the first round of the MLS Draft to Nashville. Kilosho said Tuesday that he’s thankful for the preparation that the Patrick Henry’s soccer program has provided for him to get to the next level and he’s excited to get started in Charlottesville. Coach Doughty helps me a lot. It matches my play.”Kilosho is also hopeful for a spring soccer season, which is expected to start in April.

ROANOKE, Va. – 198 players were selected before legendary quarterback Tom Brady in the 2000 NFL Draft. Taylor starred at the University of Virginia before the San Diego Chargers selected him with the 184th pick that year. “I saw ‘Taylor’ on the TV, and they called me about 30 minutes later.”Taylor and Brady were both selected in the sixth round, but Brady was drafted with the 199th pick. “You can do anything if you put your mind to it.”In addition to Taylor, fellow Roanoke native John St. Clair was selected before Tom Brady in the 2000 NFL Draft. St. Clair, who went to the St. Louis Rams with pick number 94, played at William Fleming High School and was teammates with Taylor at Virginia.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Sam Hauser scored 10 of his 23 points during a key second-half stretch, and No. 14 Virginia pulled away from Pittsburgh for a 73-65 victory. Hauser, Jay Huff and Tomas Woldetensae all hit back-to-back 3-pointers in a 23-9 surge that turned a 36-all game into a 59-45 lead for the Cavaliers. Woldetensae had 14 points and Huff finished with 13 points and eight rebounds. Also credit to Pittsburgh’s scrap and their ability to put pressure on the rim but we hung in there and certainly grateful for the victory,” said Virginia head coach Tony Bennett.

Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) celebrates a score during the second half of the University of Virginia - Virginia Tech NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday January 30 2021. (AP Photo / MATT GENRTY, The Roanoke Times, Pool)BLACKSBURG, Va. – After turning in two double-doubles last week, Keve Aluma earned two prestigious awards on Monday, earning Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Player of the Week and ACC Player of the Week. On the Women’s side of the ACC, Virginia Tech senior guard Aisha Sheppard has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, and Syracuse center Kamilla Cardoso is the ACC Freshman of the Week for the second consecutive week. 1/31/2021, UNC at VT, ACC women's basketball. On Sunday, the Alexandria, Virginia, native added 16 points and four assists, as Virginia Tech defeated North Carolina, 73-69.

20 Virginia Tech to a 65-51 win over No. The Hokies rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half and snapped a four-game losing streak to the Cavaliers. “I think it was an 8 point Virginia lead at the under 12. I thought the ball was moving a little bit better and I thought we screened a little bit better from that point on,” said Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young. We played well as a team, I thought it was a great team win and a great win to keep moving forward in ACC play,” said Hokies guard Hunter Cattoor.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Sam Hauser hit seven of Virginia’s 14 3-pointers and the No. 8 Cavaliers cruised to an 81-58 victory against Syracuse. Hauser hit five 3s before halftime as Virginia took a 41-26 lead into the locker room. Virginia’s Jay Huff added a career-high 21 points to go along with 12 rebounds. “I liked our movement and how we shared the ball,” said Virginia head coach Tony Bennett.

13 Virginia survived a scare before rallying to beat Georgia Tech 64-62. Kihei Clark scored only two points for 10-2 Virginia, but they came on a short jumper with 1:09 left that broke a 62-all tie. They’re really good at playing with great confidence, they play fast and they’re quick. What I saw down the stretch is, I thought our on-ball defense really stepped up. They played really good defense, but I think we could get some of what we wanted.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – No one does pomp and circumstance quite like Americans and perhaps the biggest display of that is a presidential inauguration. Yet, this year was notably different from the previous 58. “It was sort of one of the visual reminders of how this inauguration was a little different,” said J. “The challenges sort of driving this inauguration was on two fronts. Trump became the first incumbent president to skip his successor’s swearing-in ceremony in 152 years.

CLEMSON, S.C. – Sam Hauser and Tomas Woldetensae had 14 points and four 3-pointers apiece as No. 18 Virginia won its 11th straight over 12th-ranked Clemson with an 85-50 victory. The Cavaliers moved to 5-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, their best start to league play since opening 12-0 in 2017-18. Virginia won its fifth straight since losing to No. “We’re learning about our team, we’re growing, we’re becoming steadier,” said Virginia head coach Tony Bennett.

MONTEREY The Friends of Highland State Park met last Thursday and agreed to provide comments to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation on the fate of Hayfields Farm in McDowell. The property rose as the No. 1 choice for locating a state park in Highland when the group conducted a study through the University of Virginia to evaluate several parcels of land. Hayfields is owned by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, which issued a formal Request for Information seeking ideas from individuals, gro...

When missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham was found murdered, the investigation would yield crucial clues in long-unsolved cold cases. On Saturday, "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports on the final chapter for families seeking justice.

The search for University of Virginia student Hannah Graham in 2014 came to a tragic end, but her fate would unlock other unsolved crimes spanning a decade. Susan Spencer previews Saturday’s two-hour “48 Hours” season premiere on “CBS This Morning.”

Martese Johnson, the University of Virginia student who was bloodied during an arrest, had charges against him dropped. As CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews reports, Johnson believes he was initially singled out because he was black.

The University of Virginia fraternity Phi Kappa Psi was at the center of a retracted Rolling Stone article, and now they're pursuing legal action. The fraternity accused the magazine of being reckless in its article depicting an alleged brutal sexual assault. Julianna Goldman reports on whether the legal action is likely to succeed.

The Columbia Journalism School found that Rolling Stone's reporters, editors, and fact-checkers didn't meet essential journalistic standards when they published a story on an alleged rape at the University of Virginia. Now the fraternity implicated in the story -- Phi Kappa Psi -- says it's pursuing legal action against the magazine. Julianna Goldman reports on the fallout.

Rolling Stone retracted its controversial story depicting a brutal gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity. The blistering report released Sunday night by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism called it "a story of journalistic failure that was avoidable." Julianna Goldman reports.

Rolling Stone Magazine has retracted an article about an alleged rape on the campus of the University of Virginia after an independent review of the story and reporting by the Columbia University Graduate School Of Journalism.

sororities warned to avoid fraternity recruitment events While University of Virginia lifted a suspension on all Greek life events following the now-discredited Rolling Stone article detailing an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house, 16 sororities at the school have been told, for their safety, to avoid some big fraternity parties planned for the weekend. Julianna Goldman reports on the reactions from campus.

reinstates frat named in Rolling Stone article The University of Virginia has reinstated Phi Kappa Psi, just in time for the return of students from winter break. The fraternity has been under scrutiny since a Rolling Stone article claimed that a student had been gang raped by the frat's members. Julianna Goldman reports.

Friend of alleged UVA rape victim speaks out There are new questions over the story of an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia. The father of the alleged victim called "Jackie" is angry that Rolling Stone admitted mistakes in that article. Julianna Goldman reports from campus where one of Jackie's friends, Alex Pinkleton, is also criticizing the magazine and standing by her friend's story.

Rolling Stone draws students' ire with apology After Rolling Stone issued an apology for its story about an alleged rape victim, some University of Virginia students are frustrated with the magazine. Now the hashtag “#IStandWithJackie” is trending on Twitter. Mark Albert reports.

What we learned from Rolling Stone's apology on the U. Va. rape story and the magazine's journalism On Friday, Rolling Stone's managing editor acknowledged "discrepancies" in the magazine's November article that alleged a student was gang raped at a University of Virginia fraternity. A look at the story, and the journalism behind it, with CBS News Correspondent Nancy Cordes and NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik.

Rolling Stone backs away from U.Va rape story Rolling Stone is walking back its reporting on a woman who claimed she was gang-raped at a University of Virginia fraternity. Nancy Cordes reports on the discrepancies that forced the magazine to apologize.

Rolling Stone apologizes for UVA rape story Rolling Stone magazine published a story last month about a young woman who claims she was gangraped at a University of Virginia fraternity. Now, the magazine is apologizing for it, saying they've lost faith in the victim's credibility. CBSN's Vicente Arenas reports.

Campus Sexual Assault Liz Seccuro, Victim's Rights Advocate and Author of "Crash Into Me: A Survivor's Search for Justice, discusses her reaction to the University of Virginia's handling of sexual assault on campus.

UVA promises "zero tolerance" sexual assault policy All fraternity activities are on hold at University of Virginia until February after a female student says she was gang-raped in a UVA fraternity house. Board members voted to enact a "zero tolerance" sexual assault policy at the university. Gayle King reports.

grand jury reaches a decision on Michael Brown case; University of Virginia suspends fraternities over rape allegation A St. Louis grand jury has made a decision on whether to charge a Missouri police officer over the death of an unarmed black teenager. The University of Virginia is suspending fraternity and sorority activities until next semester, after a student says she was gang-raped in a fraternity by seven men.

UVA shuts down Greek life activities amid sexual assault scandal Students at the University of Virginia continue protesting this weekend after an article in The Rolling Stone described a brutal on-campus sexual assault in 2012. The school has suspended all Greek life until January. But as Julianna Goldman reports, the problem may go well beyond that.

Suspect in missing UVA student's case linked to 2009 murder While the search continues for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham, authorities say the man being held in her disappearance is connected to the 2009 murder of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington. Wyatt Andrews reports from Washington.

New revelations about UVA kidnapping suspect's past CBS News confirmed that 12 years ago, when Jesse Matthew was a student at Liberty University, he was investigated on a complaint of rape. University of Virginia sophomore Hannah Graham is still missing two weeks after she mysteriously vanished. Wyatt Andrews reports.

Police expand search for missing UVA student Police are expanding their search for University of Virginia sophomore Hannah Graham. The last person seen with her has been charged with her kidnapping. Wyatt Andrews reports.

Reported sighting of missing University of Virginia student Police are adjusting their search area for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham after getting a new report of a possible sighting the night she disappeared. The reported sighting comes as police released new surveillance images of the 18-year-old in the hours before she vanished.