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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.
U.Va. rejects Trump federal funding compact
The University of Virginia has rejected President Donald Trump's administration's compact to receive preferential treatment in federal funding.
Spanberger, Earle-Sears speak on right-to-work, talent pipelines
Virginia's gubernatorial candidates discussed business and how to strengthen the state's workforce pipeline.
Former Shenandoah University president dies at 80
Former Shenandoah University President and state delegate James A. “Jim” Davis died Oct. 7 at age 80.
Virginia is No. 4 in student loan debt
Virginia is one of the leading states in student loan debt, with 55% of college graduates carrying an average debt exceeding $40,000.
Averett gets OK to proceed with North Campus sale
Averett University won bondholder approval for an $18.15M North Campus sale-leaseback to help stabilize its finances.
U.Va. faculty call for no deal with Trump administration
University of Virginia faculty members largely oppose the deal offered by President Donald Trump in exchange for improved access to federal money.
White House offers funding deal to U.Va., 8 other universities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking nine major universities, including the University of Virginia, to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses, with commitments to accept the government̵[...]
Hampton Roads Business 2025: Executive Insights
Virginia Business asked six Hampton Roads leaders to discuss how their organizations are contributing to the region’s success and meeting challenges such as changing trade policy, regional cooperation and workforce training. PAT DAVIS-HAGENS Market president, Bon Secours Hampton Roads, Suffolk How does Bon Secours assess where to open new facilities, like the hospital in Suffolk […]
Workforce education in Hampton Roads
The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding Founded in 1919, The Apprentice School in Newport News has graduated more than 11,000 apprentices over its long history. Part of Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division, it offers apprenticeship programs and Associate of Applied Science degrees in 19 shipbuilding disciplines and six optional advanced programs of [&h[...]
George Mason president resists federal pressure
George Mason University President Gregory Washington faces federal probes over hiring, DEI policies and antisemitism, but is fighting to stay.
Sentara College of Health Sciences moving to Virginia Wesleyan
Sentara College of Health Sciences will join Virginia Wesleyan in 2026, expanding access to nursing and health care degree programs.
