Q&A: After year of turmoil, new U.Va. president is optimistic
UVa president Scott Beardsley addresses leadership transitions and board changes while advancing university growth and rebuilding trust with faculty and legislators.
Universities adjust maritime programs for AI era
Virginia educators are responding by adding AI competency to classes.
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Kaine questions Virginia Tech president’s exit
Sen. Tim Kaine questions if Virginia Tech President Tim Sands was pushed out before Gov. Spanberger fills key board seats.
Former General Motors CEO to be VCU’s commencement speaker
Former General Motors CEO and Chairman Rick Wagoner will be the keynote speaker at VCU’s commencement ceremony.
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to step down
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced Thursday that he intends to step down in the coming months.
Virginia’s private colleges seek increased state tuition aid
Virginia private colleges increase donor scholarships and state grants to support students facing federal Pell grant and loan funding cuts in 2024.
Three Virginia biz schools rank in top 25 of Poets&Quants’ 2026 list
Six Virginia Business schools placed among the the top 110 business schools in Poets&Quants’ 2026 rankings of undergraduate business schools
Virginia Credit Union pledges $2.5M to Radford University
Virginia Credit Union pledged $2.5M to Radford University to create a financial success center that offers money management education.
VCU hopes to acquire Altria building in Richmond for $150M
Virginia Commonwealth University has signed a letter of intent to acquire Altria Group’s building in downtown Richmond for $150 million.
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.





















