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Private schools’ graduation numbers remain stable
While concerns about the costs of education have led to some declines and ups and downs in enrollment among private colleges in the commonwealth, the number of degrees these Virginia institutions are awarding overall has remained relatively stable. Many parents and students are wary of accumulating crushing college loan debt and paying skyrocketing tuition rates. […]
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
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 […]
UR biz school receives $10M donation
The University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business received an anonymous $10 million gift from an alumnus to establish an endowed scholarship fund, the school reported Thursday. The alumnus studied accounting and finance at UR and stocked groceries to fund his tuition and other expenses, the school said. “Access and affordability are among our highest […]
Independent colleges council taps former state delegate as leader
Former Virginia Del. Christopher K. Peace will be the next president of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia Inc. (CICV) after the 2023 regular General Assembly session concludes. “[Chris] is far more than a lobbyist and attorney — he is a strategist with a great grasp of the issues. He carries a reputation as […]
Private accounts
One of Terrell Strayhorn’s first assignments as Virginia Union University‘s provost was to win final approval for graduate programs seen as a key mechanism for enrollment growth. It was the early months of the pandemic, he recalls, and the Richmond university was also “knee deep” in the reaffirmation of its accreditation process as it sought […]
