Couple donates $20M for Virginia Tech medical scholarships
A $20M gift to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will fund in-state scholarships and help address Virginia’s doctor shortage.
State commits $14.5M yearly for new paid internship program
Virginia political, higher education and economic development leaders announced InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to support paid internships.
Action delayed on legislation that would give VSU control of VMI
A House subcommittee delayed action on legislation that would place Virginia Military Institute under VSU oversight.
Norfolk State hits new fundraising heights
Norfolk State University raised $95.3M, far surpassing its $60M goal, boosting graduation rates, research and workforce training.
Norfolk mayor named Richard Bland College’s interim president
Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander will serve as interim president of Richard Bland College, effective May 11.
5 U.Va. board members resign at Spanberger’s request
The New York Times reported Friday evening that three University of Virginia board members have resigned at the request of Abigail Spanberger, who will be sworn in Saturday as Virginia's Democratic governor.
‘This is war’: In texts, U.Va. board members plotted with Youngkin, decried DEI
As Republican leaders moved to root out what they have criticized as liberal ideology at the University of Virginia, some conservative appointees to its board texted privately about ending “chemical and surgical mutilation” for transgender youth at its hospitals and undoing “regimes of racial classification” in its class[...]
U.Va. Darden names interim dean
Mike Lenox is serving as interim dean of the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business as the former dean assumes the university presidency.
Shenandoah University launches $100M fundraising campaign
Shenandoah University has launched a $100 million fundraising campaign that aims to add a major new arts center, upgrade athletics facilities and create endowed professorships and new course offerings. Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign is the largest capital drive in the Winchester university’s 150-year history. Its pri[...]
Newport News trades center to power maritime workforce
Virginia Peninsula Community College is building a $9 million trades center in southeast Newport News that will prepare more than 400 students annually for maritime and construction jobs. The 16,000-square-foot facility, which began construction in August 2025, is set to be completed in February and will begin offering programs [...]
Virginia business schools ramp up AI education
Virginia business schools are expanding AI programs, blending data science and business education to prepare students for data-driven careers and ethical AI use.
Directory of business schools in Virginia
(Editor’s note: Listings with logos and longer descriptions are paid listings from display advertisers.) PUBLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (Nonprofit, based in Virginia) CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Joseph W. Luter III School of Business Newport News cnu.edu/schoolofbusiness Business programs: Bachelor’s degrees i[...]





















