A recent hearing of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights examined the human rights impact of data centers, an effort that was made possible with help from the International Human Rights Law Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law.
Christine Mahoney, professor at UVA’s Batten School, presented research from her book Banking on Belonging at a Nairobi conference hosted by the World Bank and UNHCR. Her work reframes refugees as entrepreneurs and investors rather than burdens, introducing a Refugee Lens Investing framework that demonstrates how economic inclusion benefits both displaced populations and host communities.
A University of Virginia scholar argues the Trump administration’s 2026 State Department report on Cuba draws on her book about the Tricontinental movement without credit, distorting its findings to falsely claim Cuba orchestrates left-wing terrorism in the U.S.
New research from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business reveals that blockchain-enabled consumer tipping for farmers can backfire. While the technology promises to send money directly to growers, a game-theoretic model shows intermediary firms may exploit tips as subsidies, cutting wholesale prices instead. A beneficial outcome requires moderately attractive farmer alternatives and sufficiently socially conscious consumers.
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