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Formerly ousted U.Va. president has questions about Ryan’s departure
Jul 11, 2025

Formerly ousted U.Va. president has questions about Ryan’s departure

Former U.Va. President Teresa Sullivan weighs in on Jim Ryan’s resignation, drawing on her own experience and raising questions about federal and political pressure.

Gregory Washington took office as the eighth president of George Mason University on July 1. Photo by Lathan Goumas
Jul 10, 2025

George Mason President Gregory Washington deserves to stay

George Mason faculty say President Gregory Washington has led the university to new heights and warn against politically motivated efforts to oust him.

Like many universities, George Mason University is addressing the problem of how best to reduce costs for students seeking to avoid extreme loan debt. Photo courtesy George Mason University
Jul 10, 2025

Trump administration investigating GMU for racial discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating George Mason University for racial discrimination.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Jul 1, 2025

Virginia senators seek injunction against seating 8 rejected BOV appointees

State senators ask for injunction so eight university board appointees can't be installed at three Virginia schools

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Jun 30, 2025

U.Va. names short-term leader following Ryan’s exit

Following President Jim Ryan's sudden resignation, the University of Virginia's short-term acting president will be Jennifer "J.J." Wagner Davis

ODU internships boost student success, employer ties
Jun 29, 2025

ODU internships boost student success, employer ties

As a creative writing major at Old Dominion University, Kayla Boney says she knows jobs in her field after graduation may be “one in a million.” An internship with Teens with a Purpose, a Norfolk-based youth creative arts nonprofit, showed Boney, a 20-year-old rising junior, that her pursuits in the humanities, while challenging, can result […]

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Jun 27, 2025

U.Va. president resigns under pressure from DOJ

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has resigned, saying he can't fight the federal government to save his job.

Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees
Jun 9, 2025

Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees

In a Monday evening vote, Democrats on a Virginia State Senate committee declined to confirm eight of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees for three university boards, including former Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli.

Presenting the 2025 Virginia C-Suite Awards
Jun 3, 2025

Presenting the 2025 Virginia C-Suite Awards

Virginia Business is proud to present our inaugural Virginia C-Suite Awards, honoring 33 top executives who exemplify integrity, innovation and impact.

L to R: William & Mary President Katherine Rowe, philanthropist Jane Batten and Virginia Institute for Marine Science Dean Derek Aday announce Batten’s $100 million donation in 2024. Photo by Stephen Salpukas/William & Mary
Jun 2, 2025

As federal cuts loom, Virginia universities redouble fundraising

Colleges are facing cuts in federal funding, and that creates more pressure to seek funds from private donors.

Is DEI done at the University of Virginia?
Jun 2, 2025

Is DEI done at the University of Virginia?

Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Justice Department push the University of Virginia to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Clinton R. Hayes, incoming president of Southwest Virginia Community College. Photo courtesy Virginia Community College System
May 23, 2025

Southwest Virginia Community College president appointed

Clinton R. Hayes, provost of Kentucky's Somerset Community College, will be the next president of Southwest Virginia Community College, the state's community college system announced this week.

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