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U.Va. in transition
Mar 24, 2026

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

Courtesy Virginia Credit Union
Mar 18, 2026

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.

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Mar 12, 2026

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.

Education 2025: HEMPHILL, BRIAN O.
Mar 11, 2026

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
Mar 10, 2026

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.

George “Ren” McEachern’s company, Glacier21, benefited from George Mason’s startup resources. Photo by Will Schermerhorn
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia universities help entrepreneurs get started

Virginia universities like George Mason and Virginia Tech offer accelerators, grants, and resources to support local entrepreneurs and startups statewide.

Former Advance Auto Parts CEO Nicholas F. Taubman and Eugenia L. Taubman have given over $42 million to Carilion Clinic. Photo courtesy Carilion Clinic
Mar 1, 2026

Philanthropists boost Virginia universities, health systems

Virginia universities and health systems received major philanthropic gifts in 2025, including multimillion-dollar donations to support scholarships, programs, and health initiatives.

Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré says labs and other workforce training needs cost more than traditional classrooms. Photo courtesy Virginia Community College System
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia community colleges boost workforce development focus

Virginia plans increased investment in community colleges and workforce programs like FastForward to meet employer demand and improve student outcomes in 2024.

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
Mar 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.

Philanthropist Jane Batten. Photo courtesy William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: JANE BATTEN

PHILANTHROPIST VIRGINIA BEACH

U.Va. Darden School dean reappointed to third term
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: SCOTT BEARDSLEY

PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE

Endowments at Virginia colleges and universities
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