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U.Va.’s new interim president is former law dean
The University of Virginia Board of Visitors tapped former U.Va. School of Law Dean Paul G. Mahoney as its interim president.
Out and About: August 2025
1. Smoov Moving founder Orlando “Took” Barbour; Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Engagement Director Ann Marie Hohenberger; and Quinton Harrell, a leader of the chamber’s Minority Business Alliance, were among those celebrating the July 1 opening of the moving company’s Albemarle County office. (Photo courtesy Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce) 2. C[...]
UVA Health University Medical Center CEO to depart
The UVA Health system is losing another top executive, as the University Medical Center CEO, Wendy Horton, is leaving in September.
U.Va. medical school dean set to leave for new job
Dr. Melina Kibbe, the U.Va. medical school’s dean, is the sole finalist for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston’s presidency.
Emerson to lay off 87 workers in Charlottesville
Emerson Electric plans to lay off 87 workers at its Charlottesville manufacturing facility, starting Dec. 31.
U.Va. president resigns under pressure from DOJ
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has resigned, saying he can't fight the federal government to save his job.
High times in Virginia: legal THC seltzers emerge statewide
Mountain High Seltzer announced earlier this month it is the first legal THC seltzer to be distributed statewide by major companies.
More than 300 job cuts in Virginia, state reports
More than 300 Virginia jobs are being cut in June, including layoffs at CarParts.com, Kroger, and Nakupuna Companies.
UVA Health receives $50M in two anonymous gifts for Manning Institute
Two anonymous donors have given $25 million gifts to support the University of Virginia's Manning Institute of Biotechnology.
Kroger to close at least two Virginia stores in profitability move
Kroger plans nationwide store closures over 18 months to improve profitability. At least two stores in Virginia will likely close.
Charlottesville nurtures biotech startups
Charlottesville's biotech startup ecosystem is growing, with help of U.Va.'s $350M Manning Institute of Biotechnology and CvilleBioHub.
Charlottesville Chamber announces new president and CEO
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it has promoted Andrea Copeland, who has been the chamber's interim CEO for about a year, to president and permanent CEO, effective immediately.
