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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.

Former Advance Auto Parts CEO Nicholas F. Taubman and Eugenia L. Taubman have given over $42 million to Carilion Clinic. Photo courtesy Carilion Clinic
Mar 1, 2026

Philanthropists boost Virginia universities, health systems

Virginia universities and health systems received major philanthropic gifts in 2025, including multimillion-dollar donations to support scholarships, programs, and health initiatives.

Top Five December 2024
Mar 1, 2026

Top Five: March 2026

1 | ICE eyes massive Hanover warehouse for processing facility Hanover County received a letter from Homeland Security confirming its intent to buy a 552,576-square-foot warehouse as a processing facility for detainees, though the owner later backed out of the sale amid vocal opposition from the public and county supervisors. (Jan. 23) 2 | Couple […]

Education 2025: SANDS, TIMOTHY
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: TIMOTHY SANDS

PRESIDENT VIRGINIA TECH BLACKSBURG

L to R: Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, president and CEO of the National Landing BID; Evan Regan-Levine, chief strategy officer at JBG Smith and Michael Hauser, managing partner SAIC., gather at the Feb. 11, 2026 launch of National IQ at the National Landing Experience Center. Photo by Conner McLaren for National IQ
Feb 13, 2026

National IQ innovation district debuts in NoVa

National IQ innovation district launches in National Landing with backing from Amazon, Virginia Tech and others.

Jim and Augustine Smith. Photo courtesy of the Smiths.
Feb 9, 2026

Couple donates $20M for Virginia Tech medical scholarships

A $20M gift to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will fund in-state scholarships and help address Virginia’s doctor shortage.

Carrie Chenery is Virginia's incoming secretary of commerce and trade. Photo courtesy Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's transition team
Jan 12, 2026

Spanberger appoints Virginia commerce and trade secretary

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's transition team announced Monday that Carrie H. Chenery, former executive director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, has been appointed secretary of commerce and trade.

Virginia Tech has received a record $20 million anonymous donation toward the school’s athletics program. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Dec 17, 2025

Virginia Tech receives $20M anonymous donation for athletics

Virginia Tech has received a $20 million anonymous donation, the largest gift in the school’s history, toward the school’s athletics program.

Kelechi C. Ogbonna, Virginia Commonwealth University
Nov 30, 2025

100 People to Meet in 2026: Educators

As leaders in higher education, these educators and administrators are passing on their knowledge to the next generation of Virginians.

Munson
Nov 29, 2025

100 People to Meet in 2026: Innovators

These scientists, founders and executives are leading the way in tomorrow’s industries, from small modular reactors to indoor farming.

Julie Ross has been named Virginia Tech's executive vice president and provost. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Nov 4, 2025

Engineering dean named Virginia Tech’s next provost

Julie Ross will become Virginia Tech’s next executive vice president and provost in 2026, succeeding Cyril Clarke.

MICHAEL J. ‘MIKE’ QUILLEN
Nov 2, 2025

MICHAEL J. ‘MIKE’ QUILLEN

FORMER CEO AND FOUNDER ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES BRISTOL

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