The American public is ready for a passenger rail renaissance. Virginia, among the states proving that point with enthusiastic ridership, has the potential to create an outstanding intercity rail network reaching most of its citizens. That is the hopeful conclusion of a longtime rail analyst-advocate and former government official, Meredith Richards.

The University Internship Programs recently received an EOP Champion Award from the U.Va. Office of Equal Opportunity Programs.  These annual awards recognize U.Va. community members who have excelled in making the workplace a more welcoming climate for all to succeed and have made contributions to the cause of social justice and equal rights.