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Summer course explores ‘alien worlds’
The idea of alien worlds conjures images of planets populated by the beings found in a “Star Wars” bar scene. But the reality is much more nuanced. University of Virginia astronomer Anna Dignan takes a more scientific approach in her summer session astronomy course, Alien Worlds, which wrapped up Friday. “By ‘alien worlds,’ we mean exoplanets, planets outside of our own solar system,” Dignan said.
Revisit the 10 best All-Star Games of all time
The first MLB All-Star Game was pitched as an event to boost morale amid the throes of the Great Depression, but the joy the game has brought to millions of fans has stretched way beyond one summer afternoon in 1933. From Babe Ruth to Willie Mays to Ken Griffey Jr., virtually every baseball star has suited up for the Midsummer Classic and dazzled with their talent against the absolute best competition in the world.
Relive the greatest ASG performances
The World Series may be baseball's ultimate test of a player's mettle, but he won't face stiffer competition than in the All-Star Game. Virtually every star in the sport's history suited up for at least one Midsummer Classic, and the elevated talent has brought out some truly memorable performances. Below is a ranking of 14 of the best box score lines compiled in baseball's summer showcase, stretching all the way back to the inaugural All-Star Game in 1933.
What Makes Whistleblowers Blow the Whistle?
When do people actually decide to make an internal report? Here’s a question that doesn’t get enough attention in the corporate ethics and compliance world: What makes an employee decide to call the hotline, or fill out the web form to submit an internal report? I know, I know; plenty of readers are already muttering, “Are you serious? We talk about that question all the time” – but actually, we don’t.
Are we alone? UFO files spark questions about bias and belief
ET, phone your agent. The U.S. Department of Defense recently released a cache of once-classified papers on unidentified anomalous phenomena (once called unidentified flying objects) – a collection of fuzzy photos and unresolved reports.
A Better Way to Manage the EU Anticorruption Directive and Whatever Comes Next
EU ratifies new anti-corruption directive in 2026 The European Union ratified a new anti-corruption directive at the end of April, one that both increases the penalties for corporate corruption and harmonizes those penalties across all 27 EU member states. The Directive is a big deal in anticorruption compliance.
Final Exercises have not always been a walk on the Lawn
Founder Thomas Jefferson’s vision for the University of Virginia was of students and teachers living and learning together in the Academical Village, with the east and west sides connecting at the Rotunda, which served as the University library. Early students were rewarded for their studies with an education, but not with a degree or a diploma. A few students even petitioned the Board of Visitors for degrees, but the visitors did not acquiesce during Jefferson’s lifetime.
Army ROTC dominates the tri-service contest
Student Experience An Air Force ROTC cadet passes the ball downfield in a soccer game against Navy during Tuesday’s tri-services competition. (Photo by Matt Kelly, University Communications) The Army ROTC emerged victorious Tuesday in the ROTC Tri-Service Games, an annual event among the three University of Virginia ROTC units featuring round-robin competition in football, soccer and kickball.
Dick Minturn, who changed the University’s landscape, honored with a tree
Under overcast skies, a crowd of about 100 people gathered Monday outside the University of Virginia’s Shannon Library to honor the late Dick Minturn and plant a legacy sugar maple tree in his honor for Founder’s Day. The University has a tradition of planting a tree to honor those who have made significant and lasting contributions to the Grounds.
5 ways Artemis II advances space exploration
The Artemis II mission, which concluded Friday with a splashdown, sent four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon, setting a record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth. The mission marks a major step toward returning people to the lunar surface.
Preparing for the Risks of ‘Rogue AI’
What would ‘rogue AI’ look like? Organizations everywhere want to embrace artificial intelligence, or perhaps more accurately, they’re feeling pressure to embrace AI as quickly as they can. That raises an important governance and risk management question: As you race forward with AI adoption, are you prepared to address the risks of your AI systems suddenly going haywire? Such “rogue AI” could manifest in all sorts of ways, probably including many ways that haven’t even crossed human minds yet.
UVA architecture students observe the observatory
Student Experience Pryce Foyt, a fourth-year architecture student, measures part of the wooden observer’s chair, which allows the telescope operator a full range of angles. (Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications) The University of Virginia’s Leander McCormick Observatory was built to research the stars. But for School of Architecture students, it’s a star in its own right.
The history of no-hitters on Opening Day
Of the thousands of Opening Day games on the books through AL or NL history, only once has a pitcher held the opposition hitless from start to finish. That Opening Day no-hitter took place on April 16, 1940, when Cleveland's 21-year old Bob Feller -- a name already well-known to hitters across the Junior Circuit -- climbed the hill against the White Sox. But the game had an inglorious start for "Rapid Robert," who led the league in walks a handful of times to go along with all those strikeouts.
Who's on the all-time World Baseball Classic team?
At the end of each World Baseball Classic, tournament organizers select a player from each position for the all-Classic team. It's an incredible honor, signifying each player's ability to excel among the biggest collection of baseball talent anywhere on the planet. MLB.com has taken the honor one step further. With the 2026 Classic about to begin, we've looked back to put together the ultimate team: An all-time all-World Baseball Classic squad based on past performance in the tournament.
8 things to know about UVA’s copies of the Declaration of Independence
Editor’s note: On Feb. 16, one of the University of Virginia’s rare and valuable copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, will go on display in the Rotunda from 1-5 p.m. The display is part of UVA250 and VA250, a yearlong celebration of the people, places and events that shaped the nation’s founding 250 years ago, and contributed to the growth of the fledgling democracy.
UVA Facilities Management employees roll up their sleeves at The Haven shelter
University News Alex Dalton, a construction manager at UVA, works at The Haven doing cleanup, repairs and painting. (Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications) University of Virginia Facilities Management employees wielded paint brushes and rollers at The Haven, a day shelter and housing resource center in downtown Charlottesville, applying the final coat of paint to the building’s first real renovation in 15 years.
Studying medicine, creating art
Student Experience Photographer Brett Goerl, a UVA School of Medicine and Darden School of Business student, adjusts a photo in his exhibition at the UVA Health University Medical Center. (Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications) Brett Goerl is pursuing psychiatry with a camera in hand.
This skinny Santa has a big heart and a real beard
Arts & Culture Randy Campbell, a zone manager for UVA Facilities Management, swaps his sleigh for a Kubota snowplow as Santa Claus. (Photo by Lathan Goumas, University Communications) Santa Claus embodies mystery and wonder for children, and Randy Campbell wants to keep that alive.
UVA Air Force cadet turns years of recovery into a mission to serve
Samuel Price does not take his ability to walk for granted. Price, a third-year biomedical engineering major at the University of Virginia, is a cadet major in the Air Force ROTC program. When he was born, the bones in one of his legs were twisted out of their usual positions. “It forced my foot to jut out to the right, and I had really bad knock knees,” the Burke resident said. “My mom said I walked like a baby bird. Whenever I tried to walk or run, I had a lot of trouble.
Raleigh's historic '25 latest monster season that didn't win MVP
This year, it was the Mariners' Cal Raleigh, who put together a historic season by launching 60 homers as a catcher. In a narrow vote, Raleigh fell short of winning his first MVP honor in light of another historically great season from Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. Below, in reverse chronological order, is a look at the best seasons that didn't result in an MVP win, with that player's actual vote placement in parentheses.
Risks of AI in the Workplace: Weaving Ethical Risks Into Your AI Governance | JD Supra
October 22, 2025 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Ethical risks of AI in the workplace Ethical risks of AI are often discussed in terms of bias, privacy, and accountability. But new research shows how AI in the workplace can create unexpected challenges. Compliance officers spend lots of time pondering how artificial intelligence might change the way your company approaches compliance and risk management.
The 15 best (and weirdest) Yanks-Red Sox moments
Any matchup between the archrival Yankees and Red Sox is typically a must-see ballgame, but it rises to an entirely different level when the clubs meet in a winner-take-all postseason showdown. That will be the case this week, when New York and Boston square off in the American League Wild Card Series, beginning on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox are back in the postseason for the first time since 2021, when they eliminated the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Game.
Members of the 500 Home Run Club
The 500-homer mark has stood as one of baseball’s most famous milestones since the days of Babe Ruth. Requiring both massive year-to-year production and longevity, throughout various offensive climates as eras came and went, the 500 Home Run Club remains quite exclusive: Fewer than 30 of the over 20,000 players in big league history can call themselves members. Here’s a rundown of the 28 sluggers who crushed at least 500 dingers.
Midsummer mash: Best All-Star Game blasts
Since the All-Star Game debuted in 1933, it’s created a lot of special moments, including a number of thrilling home runs. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber belted three thrilling home runs during the 2025 All-Star Game -- but none of them came during the actual game. They instead came in an All-Star first: a swing-off. With the score tied at 6-6 after nine innings, the game advanced to what was basically a miniature Home Run Derby.
Los mejores momentos en la historia del Festival de Jonrones
El tradicional T-Mobile Home Run Derby se disputará esta noche a las 8 p.m. ET en el Truist Park de Atlanta, así que es un momento perfecto para recordar algunos de los momentos más grandes en la historia del Festival de Jonrones. Aquí están entonces, en orden cronológico, los momentos más recordados del Festival de Jonrones.
UVA Air Force Cadet Sets Sights on Law as His Next Mission
Jace Horvath first learned English by watching American television shows. Now he is going to be a U.S. Air Force attorney. Born in Hungary in the early 1990s, Horvath was raised by a single mother. He wanted to learn English, but there was only minimal training available in school. “I spoke Hungarian growing up, and I wanted to learn more English,” Horvath said.
Business resiliency needs to take centerstage if you want to keep pace with cyber threats and supply chain disruptions | JD Supra
2024 was a year of numerous and notable cybersecurity failures – although, to be fair, most years are now marred by numerous and notable cybersecurity failures. That’s no longer anything special. What makes 2024 interesting is that its biggest cybersecurity incidents weren’t just compliance failures; they were operational failures of the highest order. For example, in February 2024 a small but critical player in the U.S. healthcare sector suffered a ransomware attack.
Sammy Sosa's 61st, 62nd home runs to pass Roger Maris revisited on Hidden Classics
Struck at Chicago’s Wrigley Field five days after Big Mac's 62nd, these blasts – featured on this week’s edition of “Hidden Classics” – were skyscraping and grandiose. Sosa clubbed these nearly 20 years before the advent of Statcast for estimating homer distance, but each clout was measured unofficially at around 480 feet. Whether that’s accurate or not, each was hit high and far enough for Cubs fans to go ballistic before the balls finally touched down onto Waveland Avenue.
Coors Field's first game in 1995 showcased on Hidden Classics
In total, Coors Field’s first game featured 14 innings, 20 runs, 33 hits, five plays that swung either team’s win probability by at least 30 percent and one incredible finish. To find out how this one ended, watch the condensed game in the video player above or at MLB’s official YouTube account. In its video series "Hidden Classics," MLB is digging into its archives and dusting off big games you might have forgotten about from your favorite stars of yesteryear.
Heavy Casualties May Spur Ukraine War Negotiations
As President Donald Trump’s new administration establishes itself in Washington, the war in Ukraine continues with Russian, Ukrainian and North Korean troops taking heavy casualties. UVA Today sat down with William Antholis, director of the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs and chair of a weekly, off-the-record “Ukraine War Room” video conference, to see if there’s a chance of ending the war. Q. What is the current situation? A.
Cleveland's record 12-run comeback vs. Mariners featured on Hidden Classics
So, how in the world did Cleveland manage to somehow, a couple hours later, celebrate a most improbable walk-off victory? It was a win that not only defied the odds of win probability, but came against an ‘01 Mariners club that tied the AL/NL modern era wins record with 116 (and, considering how they started this game, should have finished with 117).
"Hidden Classics" highlights wild 14-13 Angels-Blue Jays game from 1994
Some might recall the Blue Jays' thrilling 15-14 win over the Phillies in Game 4 of the '93 World Series -- still the highest-scoring game in Fall Classic history. Well, what if we told you Toronto played in a game that was arguably just as wild, only six months later? In its video series "Hidden Classics," MLB is digging into its archives and dusting off big games you might have forgotten about from your favorite stars of yesteryear.
Wagner espera unirse a la lista de elegidos en su último año
Algunos candidatos al Salón de la Fama son selecciones indiscutibles, asegurando su entrada a Cooperstown en su primer año de elegibilidad. Otros casos no son tan sencillos, requiriendo años de debate, deliberaciones y controversia, mientras los defensores intentan cambiar opiniones y los detractores se mantienen firmes. A veces, el progreso es incremental y en otras ocasiones llega de golpe.
¿Quién será el próximo elegido de forma unánime al Salón de la Fama?
¿Se acuerdan cuando todo el mundo presumía que nadie sería elegido por unanimidad al Salón de la Fama de Grandes Ligas? Después de más de ocho décadas de elecciones, el panameño Mariano Rivera rompió con la tradición en el 2019, sacando todos los votos de los electores de la Asociación de Escritores del Béisbol de Norteamérica (BBWAA). El excompañero de equipo de Rivera, Derek Jeter, se quedó a solo un voto de unirse a él en el 2020, pero nadie estuvo cerca en los tres años siguientes.
Fulbright Taps UVA Faculty Member for Bangladesh Project
A University of Virginia emeritus professor will use his skills to aid universities on the other side of the world as a Fulbright Specialist. James Arnold, a professor emeritus of French, will work with administrators at two Bangladeshi universities who want to improve their institutions' global competitiveness. He will focus on student and faculty exchange programs, while navigating the challenges of local turmoil.
Fulbright Taps UVA’s Arnold for Bangladesh Project
A University of Virginia emeritus professor will use his skills to aid universities on the other side of the world as a Fulbright Specialist. James Arnold, a professor emeritus of French, will work with administrators at two Bangladeshi universities who want to improve their institutions' global competitiveness. He will focus on student and faculty exchange programs, while navigating the challenges of local turmoil.
Historic 18-inning 2005 Astros-Braves NLDS game gets refresh on Hidden Classics
Give a baseball game enough innings, and you know it will deliver some amazing coincidences and quirks. Did you know Tim Hudson started both this game for Atlanta, and the next 18-inning playoff game (that Giants-Nats NLDS showdown in ‘14)? Or that poor Adam LaRoche was on the losing club in each of those 18-frame affairs? In its new series "Hidden Classics," MLB is digging into its archives and dusting off big games you might have forgotten about from your favorite stars of yesteryear.
How CCOs Can Play a Role in Supply Chain Risk Management | JD Supra
Look around the business landscape today, and supply-chain risks are everywhere – which means that sooner or later, those risks will appear on the compliance function’s radar screen too. They probably already have. Indeed, as corporations barrel toward 2025, rising supply-chain risks are perhaps the only thing they can take for granted.
Kirby Puckett's 6-for-6, 2-HR game revisited on Hidden Classics
In its new series "Hidden Classics," MLB is digging into its archives and dusting off big games you might have forgotten about from your favorite stars of yesteryear. Stay tuned to MLB.com/HiddenClassics and MLB's YouTube channel for more Hidden Classic games. Baseball emphasizes the team over the individual more than most sports. It’s hard for a player to say they single-handedly won a game.
In Award-Winning Book, UVA Author Contends Democracy Is ‘Wobbling’
University of Virginia politics professor John Owen’s latest book thinks about forms of government the way biologists think about evolution. “I have studied the effects of democracy on international relations my whole career,” Owen said. “Evolutionary biology says the environment selects for certain traits in animals and plants that make it easier to survive and reproduce.
Do International Relations Help Select Forms of Government?
University of Virginia politics professor John Owen’s latest book thinks about forms of government the way biologists think about evolution. “I have studied the effects of democracy on international relations my whole career,” Owen said. “Evolutionary biology says the environment selects for certain traits in animals and plants that make it easier to survive and reproduce.
“Hidden Classics”: Duelo estelar entre Pedro y Clemens en el 2000
En su nueva serie “Hidden Classics” (Clásicos Escondidos), MLB revisa sus archivos y presenta grandes juegos que posiblemente hayas olvidado, con protagonistas de algunas de tus estrellas favoritas de antaño. Cuando se trataba de duelos monticulares al principio de la década de los 2000, el dominicano Pedro Martínez contra Roger Clemens era lo máximo.
Pedro Martinez vs. Roger Clemens 2000 pitchers' duel revived on Hidden Classics
In its new series "Hidden Classics," MLB is digging into its archives and dusting off big games you might have forgotten about from your favorite stars of yesteryear. Stay tuned to MLB.com/HiddenClassics and MLB's YouTube channel for more Hidden Classic games later this month. Pedro and Roger were already must-see TV on their own, but the pair represented something bigger after the Yankees traded for Clemens in February 1999. These matchups became more than just ace vs.
Albert Pujols' 5-for-5, 3-HR game vs. Cubs revisited on Hidden Classics
You can’t list Pujols’ greatest career games without mentioning July 20, 2004, a day when “The Machine” almost single-handedly lifted St. Louis over Chicago. In the second installment of MLB’s new video series, “Hidden Classics,” we revisit that windy day game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field where Pujols reached hitting nirvana: Five hits in five at-bats, three homers and a double for good measure.
Shape-Shifting Storm: Astronomers Scrutinize Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
The Great Red Spot on Jupiter, the largest known storm in the solar system, is apparently shifting shapes, according to a recent report. A 90-day study, from December to March, of Jupiter using the Hubble Space Telescope revealed the Great Red Spot is not as stable as it might look. The Hubble observation findings were revealed in a recent report in The Planetary Science Journal.
A look back at some unexpected World Series heroes
Part of the beauty of postseason baseball is that anyone can be a World Series hero, from future Hall of Famers to the 26th man on the roster. The 2025 World Series obviously has plenty of star power, with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., among others, all starring on the game's biggest stage. But that doesn't mean a game -- or the series, for that matter -- won't be decided by a player you least expect.
Teams to win pennant or WS while missing stars
Baseball, as much as any sport, requires an entire team to win a championship. Superstars certainly make the process easier, and clubs generally need a couple to get them over the top. But those stars won’t always be up at the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning, or on the mound facing the opponents’ big slugger. Everyone must eventually step up. That's especially true when a team loses one or more star players along its quest to win it all.
Chourio becomes 5th youngest to homer in postseason
The Brewers' Jackson Chourio has come out swinging to start the 2024 postseason. After going 2-for-4 in his playoff debut against the Mets in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series, Chourio launched a leadoff home run in Game 2. At 20 years and 205 days old, Chourio is one of the youngest players to homer in postseason history. In fact, only four players have gone deep in the playoffs at a younger age. 1.
Chourio se convierte en el 5to más joven en dar HR postemporada
El prospecto de los Cerveceros, Jackson Chourio, ha comenzado la postemporada del 2024 a todo tren. Después de irse de 4-2 en su debut en los playoffs contra los Mets en el Juego 1 de la Serie del Comodín de la Liga Nacional, el venezolano Chourio abrió la parte baja del primer inning del Juego 2 con un jonrón solitario. Con 20 años y 205 días, Chourio es uno de los jugadores más jóvenes en conectar un cuadrangular en la historia de la postemporada.
Hafner, Mattingly hold single-year grand slam record
Hitting one grand slam in a season is hard enough. But hitting a large handful of them? That takes an incredibly rare combination of both skill and a little luck. From 1901 -- the season the American League began play -- through 2025, a total of 165 different players have recorded at least one 40-homer season. Five hundred and thirty-eight have compiled at least one 30-homer campaign.
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