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FILE - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin gestures as he delivers his annual State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly at the Capitol, Jan. 13, 2025 in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, file)
Nov 14, 2025

Youngkin responds to Spanberger on U.Va., blasting ‘hyperbole and factual errors’

Gov. Glenn Youngkin wrote a heavily critical letter this week to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger in response to her letter attempting to delay hiring the University of Virginia's next president until she takes office in January 2026.

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Nov 14, 2025

Ex-U.Va. president alleges board members ‘complicit’ in exit

Former University of Virginia president Jim Ryan on Friday sent a 12-page letter to the university's Faculty Senate detailing his sudden resignation.

Regent University names law school dean
Nov 13, 2025

Regent University names law school dean

Regent University has tapped longtime administrator and faculty member S. Ernie Walton as the dean of the Regent University School of Law.

Election 2025: Earle-Sears vs Spanberger race guarantees history
Nov 12, 2025

Spanberger calls on U.Va. board to wait on hiring next president

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger sent a letter to the University of Virginia's board leaders Wednesday calling for them to delay hiring a new president or determine final candidates until she takes office in January 2026.

George Mason president resists federal pressure
Nov 6, 2025

GOP House Judiciary report accuses GMU president of lying to Congress

A staff report produced by Republican U.S. House of Representatives members on the Judiciary Committee accuses George Mason University President Gregory Washington of lying to Congress in his testimony about alleged racial discrimination in the university's hiring practices.

Julie Ross has been named Virginia Tech's executive vice president and provost. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Nov 4, 2025

Engineering dean named Virginia Tech’s next provost

Julie Ross will become Virginia Tech’s next executive vice president and provost in 2026, succeeding Cyril Clarke.

Future accountants have new path to certification
Nov 2, 2025

Future accountants have new path to certification

Starting in 2026, Virginia will drop its 150-hour rule, allowing bachelor’s degree holders to become licensed CPAs after two years.

U.Va. Wise helps founders build community, confidence
Nov 2, 2025

U.Va. Wise helps founders build community, confidence

U.Va. Wise is fueling Southwest Virginia’s startup scene through its Hatch Accelerator and CO.STARTERS programs for local founders.

Virginia Intermont College campus owner modifies plans
Nov 2, 2025

Virginia Intermont College campus owner modifies plans

The owner of the former Virginia Intermont College in Bristol plans a new four-year school and mixed-use redevelopment for the site.

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Nov 2, 2025

GORDON ROBERTSON

CHANCELLOR REGENT UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND CEO CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK VIRGINIA BEACH

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Nov 2, 2025

TROY PAINO

PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON FREDERICKSBURG

Philanthropy: Virginians give to higher education, health care
Nov 2, 2025

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PHILANTHROPIST VIRGINIA BEACH

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