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Philanthropy: Virginians give to higher education, health care
Nov 2, 2025

JANE BATTEN

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.

The University of Virginia lawn. Photo courtesy U.Va.
Oct 17, 2025

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
Oct 14, 2025

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
Oct 10, 2025

Former Shenandoah University president dies at 80

Former Shenandoah University President and state delegate James A. “Jim” Davis died Oct. 7 at age 80.

Illustration for student loan debt story. Photo by Tyler Blake/Capital News Service
Oct 9, 2025

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.

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Oct 8, 2025

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.

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Oct 7, 2025

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. 

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