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Roanoke College President Frank Shushok often reminds prospective students that the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant can help them afford school. Photo courtesy Roanoke College
Mar 31, 2026

Virginia’s private colleges seek increased state tuition aid

Virginia private colleges increase donor scholarships and state grants to support students facing federal Pell grant and loan funding cuts in 2024.

Randolph-Macon College names next president
Mar 11, 2025

Randolph-Macon College names next president

Ashland’s Randolph-Macon College has chosen Michael E. Hill as its 16th president, effective Aug. 1, the college announced Tuesday. Hill is currently president of Chautauqua Institution, a western New York nonprofit educational institution for children and adults that runs extensive theater, music and other arts programming during its nine-week summer season. He will succeed Randolph-Macon [[...]

New options, new audiences
Feb 28, 2024

New options, new audiences

As more students and their families question which colleges present the best return on their big investments, many are choosing to play it safe. That often means starting at community college or public universities while living at home, with others postponing post-secondary education or considering other options. The impact of college loan debt and soaring […]

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