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Charlottesville, Albemarle region prepare for biotech boost
AstraZeneca’s $4.5 billion investment in Albemarle County is set to create 600 jobs and strengthen Charlottesville’s biotech industry cluster.
Q&A: After year of turmoil, new U.Va. president is optimistic
UVa president Scott Beardsley addresses leadership transitions and board changes while advancing university growth and rebuilding trust with faculty and legislators.
Three Virginia biz schools rank in top 25 of Poets&Quants’ 2026 list
Six Virginia Business schools placed among the the top 110 business schools in Poets&Quants’ 2026 rankings of undergraduate business schools
Former VMI superintendent, ex-U.Va. rector named to higher ed commission
The former superintendent of VMI, U.Va.'s former rector and Acentra Health's CEO are among several heavy hitters named.
Former UVA Health CEO sues attorneys, firm in $34M defamation case
Former UVA Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent is suing three attorneys and a law firm for allegedly running a "defamatory campaign to oust him."
Virginia economy to slow in 2026, U.Va. experts forecast
Weldon Cooper forecast projects Virginia GDP slowing in 2026, unemployment rising and housing prices dipping before rebounding in 2027.
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 universities faced federal probes over DEI in 2025
Virginia public universities, including UVA and George Mason, faced federal investigations in 2025 over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amid political pressure.
2026 Virginia Power 50 List: SCOTT BEARDSLEY
PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE
Out and About: March 2026
1. L to R: North Carolina-based Kymanox President Evan Edwards, University of Virginia Chief Innovation Officer Paul Cherukuri and U.Va. School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Jennifer West attended the CvilleBioHub Device & Tech Expo Feb. 3 in Charlottesville. (Photo by The Smiths Photography; Photo courtesy CvilleBioHub) 2. Virginia Secretary of Transportation W. Sheppard […]
2026 Virginia Power 50 List: PAUL B. MANNING
CHAIRMAN AND CEO PBM CAPITAL GROUP CHARLOTTESVILLE
Top Five: February 2026
1 | Chesterfield Towne Center sells to New York, Swiss companies The largest enclosed mall in the Richmond area was sold to JRE Partners and Anastacia AG. (Dec. 12) 2 | U.Va. names next president, defying Spanberger The University of Virginia‘s board named Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley as the university’s 10th president, […]
