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Tammy Snyder has been named CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center. Photo courtesy UVA Health
Jun 15, 2026

UVA Health University Medical Center names new CEO

Tammy Snyder will become CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center Aug. 3, bringing 15 years of experience in patient care operations.

U.Va. alumni Kathleen and David LaCross. Photo courtesy University of Virginia
Jun 5, 2026

U.Va. gifted $43.4M for early childhood learning center

U.Va. receives a $43.4 million gift from Kathleen and David LaCross to build an early childhood learning center in Charlottesville.

“My co-founders are the AI that I work with,” says Nestease founder Rakesh Nair. Photo courtesy Nestease
Jun 1, 2026

Virginia founders use AI to jumpstart companies

Virginia startup Nestease leverages AI to offer flexible lawn care and home services, enabling customers to control scheduling and improve efficiency.

Goldschmitt & Associates to lay off 217 employees
May 26, 2026

April unemployment in Virginia remains steady, but report predicts job losses

The Weldon Cooper Center expects 17,800 jobs to be lost in Virginia this year, roughly 7,500 more than earlier estimates.

Virginia Business' October 2025 Women in Leadership Awards cover, photographed at Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk by James Lee.
May 20, 2026

Virginia Business wins international awards for breaking news, cover design

The Alliance of Area Business Publishers gave Virginia Business cover design and breaking news coverage awards.

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot speaks at the pharma company’s Albemarle County groundbreaking ceremony in October 2025. Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Apr 29, 2026

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.

Scott Beardsley, the University of Virginia’s 10th president, previously served as dean of the Darden School of Business for 11 years. Photo courtesy University of Virginia
Apr 29, 2026

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.

U.Va. in transition
Mar 24, 2026

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

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins was VMI's first Black superintendent. Photo courtesy Virginia Military Institute
Mar 10, 2026

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.

Dr. Craig Kent was CEO of UVA Health until his resignation in February 2025. Photo courtesy University of Virginia
Mar 6, 2026

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."

João Ferreira. Photo courtesy Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
Mar 3, 2026

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.

George “Ren” McEachern’s company, Glacier21, benefited from George Mason’s startup resources. Photo by Will Schermerhorn
Mar 1, 2026

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.

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