Formerly ousted U.Va. president has questions about Ryan’s departure
Former U.Va. President Teresa Sullivan weighs in on Jim Ryan’s resignation, drawing on her own experience and raising questions about federal and political pressure.
Trump administration investigating GMU for racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating George Mason University for racial discrimination.
Virginia senators seek injunction against seating 8 rejected BOV appointees
State senators ask for injunction so eight university board appointees can't be installed at three Virginia schools
U.Va. names short-term leader following Ryan’s exit
Following President Jim Ryan's sudden resignation, the University of Virginia's short-term acting president will be Jennifer "J.J." Wagner Davis
U.Va. president resigns under pressure from DOJ
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has resigned, saying he can't fight the federal government to save his job.
UVA Health receives $50M in two anonymous gifts for Manning Institute
Two anonymous donors have given $25 million gifts to support the University of Virginia's Manning Institute of Biotechnology.
Virginia Senate Dems claim in lawsuit Youngkin is trying to nullify BOV rejection vote
Virginia Democratic senators have sued the rectors of three universities, claiming Gov. Glenn Youngkin is trying to nullify a Senate vote.
Senate Democrats, AG Miyares duel over rejected university board appointees
Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell are sparring over a Senate committee's rejection of eight university board appointees by the governor.
Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees
In a Monday evening vote, Democrats on a Virginia State Senate committee declined to confirm eight of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees for three university boards, including former Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli.
Is DEI done at the University of Virginia?
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Justice Department push the University of Virginia to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
VirginiaBusiness.com’s top 5 most-read news stories: April 11-May 11, 2025
Top 5 news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from April 11 to May 11, including GOP infighting and Youngkin's call for Reid to drop out.
Virginia could lose 32,000 jobs in 2025, U.Va. estimates
Virginia may lose 32,000 jobs in 2025 amid federal cuts and rising unemployment, according to a new forecast by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.