Kate Andrews, Author at Virginia Business

ODU Faculty Senate issues no-confidence vote in Hemphill, other leaders

The vote is in reaction to ODU's plan to cut online courses from 16 weeks to eight weeks in the upcoming academic year.

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins was VMI's first Black superintendent. Photo courtesy Virginia Military Institute

Former VMI superintendent, ex-U.Va. rector named to higher ed commission

The former superintendent of VMI, U.Va.'s former rector and Acentra Health's CEO are among several heavy hitters named.

Dr. Craig Kent was CEO of UVA Health until his resignation in February 2025. Photo courtesy University of Virginia

Law March 6, 2026

Former UVA Health CEO sues attorneys, firm in $34M defamation case

Former UVA Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent is suing three attorneys and a law firm for allegedly running a "defamatory campaign to oust him."

Andrés Gluski, president and CEO of AES. Photo courtesy AES

Energy/Green March 2, 2026

BlackRock consortium to purchase AES for $10.7B

Arlington power company AES is set to be purchased by a BlackRock-led consortium and go private by early 2027.

Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, Photo: Depositphotos

The Big Book March 2, 2026

Virginia’s shift to Dems could draw federal cuts

Virginia is under new management, with Gov. Abigail Spanberger taking office Jan. 17. In a speech two days later to the General Assembly, she spoke about returning Virginia to its top spot in CNBC’s “Top States for Business” rankings, after the commonwealth fell to No. 4 in 2025. However, many of the economic challenges impacting […]

Multibillion-dollar data center campuses were announced in Louisa, Caroline and Stafford counties in 2025. Photo by Adobe Stock

Economic Development March 1, 2026

Giant economic development deals took spotlight in 2025

Virginia's 2025 saw major data center and pharmaceutical investments driving growth despite federal workforce declines and budget challenges.

Bank mergers and acquisitions are in the air, thanks to higher stock prices and looser federal regulations. Photo by Depositphotos

Money March 1, 2026

Virginia banks saw big mergers and acquisitions in 2025

Virginia community banks experienced significant mergers and acquisitions in 2025, including Atlantic Union Bankshares' $1.3 billion purchase of Sandy Spring Bank.

The University of Virginia in 2025 was investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly failing to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Photo by Adobe Stock

Education March 1, 2026

Virginia universities faced federal probes over DEI in 2025

Virginia public universities, including UVA and George Mason, faced federal investigations in 2025 over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amid political pressure.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced

Tazewell court again blocks Virginia redistricting vote after RNC sues

A Tazewell County Circuit Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a special election in April that could redraw Virginia's congressional districts.