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Virginia Supreme Court won’t intervene in Youngkin-Senate university boards dispute
The Supreme Court of Virginia will not review a lower court's ruling that blocked three Virginia universities from seating rejected board appointees.
Norfolk State receives record $50M gift from MacKenzie Scott
Norfolk State University announced Thursday that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $50 million to the university.
William & Mary to be U.S. hub for AUKUS submarine pact
William & Mary will be the U.S. academic hub for a multinational effort aimed at advancing the development of nuclear-powered submarines.
Youngkin responds to Spanberger on U.Va., blasting ‘hyperbole and factual errors’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin wrote a heavily critical letter this week to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger in response to her letter attempting to delay hiring the University of Virginia's next president until she takes office in January 2026.
Ex-U.Va. president alleges board members ‘complicit’ in exit
Former University of Virginia president Jim Ryan on Friday sent a 12-page letter to the university's Faculty Senate detailing his sudden resignation.
Regent University names law school dean
Regent University has tapped longtime administrator and faculty member S. Ernie Walton as the dean of the Regent University School of Law.
Spanberger calls on U.Va. board to wait on hiring next president
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger sent a letter to the University of Virginia's board leaders Wednesday calling for them to delay hiring a new president or determine final candidates until she takes office in January 2026.
GOP House Judiciary report accuses GMU president of lying to Congress
A staff report produced by Republican U.S. House of Representatives members on the Judiciary Committee accuses George Mason University President Gregory Washington of lying to Congress in his testimony about alleged racial discrimination in the university's hiring practices.
U.Va. Wise helps founders build community, confidence
U.Va. Wise is fueling Southwest Virginia’s startup scene through its Hatch Accelerator and CO.STARTERS programs for local founders.
MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million to Virginia State University, marking its largest-ever donation.
Germanna Community College announces new president
Florida higher-education leader Tashika Griffith has been appointed as Germanna Community College’s seventh president.
U.Va. rejects Trump federal funding compact
The University of Virginia has rejected President Donald Trump's administration's compact to receive preferential treatment in federal funding.
