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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

MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University
Oct 31, 2025

MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million to Virginia State University, marking its largest-ever donation.

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Oct 31, 2025

Germanna Community College announces new president

Florida higher-education leader Tashika Griffith has been appointed as Germanna Community College’s seventh president.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Oct 30, 2025

Youngkin-Senate university dispute heard by Virginia Supreme Court

The ongoing battle between the governor and Virginia Senate Democrats over university board control continued Thursday in the confines of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Not with a bang, but a whimper
Oct 28, 2025

Virginia Democrats say U.Va.-DOJ deal violates state law

Virginia Democratic Senate leaders raised concerns about the university's recent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Oct 22, 2025

U.Va. reaches agreement with DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with the University of Virginia regarding what it called "unlawful racial discrimination" in hiring, admissions and programming.

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