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U.Va. Darden names interim dean
Mike Lenox is serving as interim dean of the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business as the former dean assumes the university presidency.
Shenandoah University launches $100M fundraising campaign
Shenandoah University has launched a $100 million fundraising campaign that aims to add a major new arts center, upgrade athletics facilities and create endowed professorships and new course offerings. Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign is the largest capital drive in the Winchester university’s 150-year history. Its private phase began in July 2022 and surpassed $85 million […]
Virginia business schools ramp up AI education
Virginia business schools are expanding AI programs, blending data science and business education to prepare students for data-driven careers and ethical AI use.
Can Virginia’s medical schools fill physician shortages?
Virginia faces a growing physician shortage as retirements rise, residency slots lag and medical school capacity strains, despite record application numbers.
Top Five: January 2026
1 | University board fight ends; Spanberger to fill 22 seats The legal battle between Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state Senate Democrats over university boards of visitors ended as both sides acknowledged the matter would be made moot by the new General Assembly session and change in gubernatorial administrations. (Dec. 9) 2 | SAIC shakes […]
DOJ sues Virginia over in-state tuition for immigrants
The Justice Department sued Virginia over a law granting in-state tuition and aid to undocumented immigrants at public colleges.
University board fight ends; Spanberger to fill 22 seats
The legal battle between Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state Senate Democrats over university boards of visitors ended quietly Monday, as both sides acknowledged the matter would be made moot by the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session.
GMU law school dean leaving at end of academic year
After making accusations against George Mason University's president in congressional testimony in August, the dean of Mason's Scalia Law School is leaving at the end of the academic year.
ODU gets $15M gift from Brock to launch nutrition institute
Old Dominion University has received a $15 million gift to establish a nutrition and lifestyle medicine institute.
Manning defends U.Va. negotiations with DOJ
Charlottesville investor and University of Virginia board member Paul B. Manning sent a letter Monday to U.Va.'s Faculty Senate and fellow board members defending his actions in university negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice.
JMU focuses on strengths for strategic planning
JMU President Jim Schmidt outlines plans to boost rural health care, expand nursing programs and strengthen civility on campus.
100 People to Meet in 2026: Educators
As leaders in higher education, these educators and administrators are passing on their knowledge to the next generation of Virginians.
