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ODU Faculty Senate issues no-confidence vote in Hemphill, other leaders
The vote is in reaction to ODU's plan to cut online courses from 16 weeks to eight weeks in the upcoming academic year.
Virginia’s publicly traded companies defy economic slowdown
Virginia’s top publicly traded companies like Freddie Mac, Boeing, and RTX posted significant revenue gains in 2025 despite the state’s slow economic growth.
Virginia universities help entrepreneurs get started
Virginia universities like George Mason and Virginia Tech offer accelerators, grants, and resources to support local entrepreneurs and startups statewide.
Virginia unemployment claims spike in early February
Initial unemployment insurance claims in Virginia increased 71.2% in the first week of February, according to the state.
Will new casino be a jackpot for Norfolk?
Norfolk’s $750M casino project is on track for 2027, but rising competition and lower tax projections raise revenue questions.
Virginia not in recession, experts say, but significant challenges remain
An economic report from Old Dominion University’s Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy does not forecast a recession for 2026, but that doesn’t mean it’s all sunshine and rainbows for Virginia’s economy.
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.
Federal employment, trade declined in 2025 in Virginia
Virginia saw some economic growth in 2025, but it was slow compared to 2024, and statewide unemployment is expected to rise in 2026, according to Old Dominion University's State of the Commonwealth economic report released Tuesday.
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.
Hampton Roads too reliant on federal dollars, economists warn
Economists warn that the Hampton Roads region is overly reliant on federal spending and is at risk in the event of future cuts.
