Five Virginia schools ranked among top colleges and universities
College Choice lists include Washington and Lee University, the University of Richmond, VMI, the University of Virginia and the College of William & Mary.
International presence
George Mason University joins conglomerate of schools in South Korea
An ‘extroverted campus’
George Mason University's goal is to be not only a “comprehensive research university” but also “an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free and prosperous world” — with emphasis, perhaps, on the “prosperous.”
Knockout performances
George Mason University’s Center for the Arts hosted five days of boxing matches on its flagship Fairfax campus this summer.
Economic research center set up at Mary Washington
It will prepare reports on the Fredericksburg region.
Mary Washington signs agreement with George Washington University
It will allow honors students to gain early acceptance to GWU’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Educator or workforce creator?
Virginia academic and business leaders seek a unified vision of higher education’s role
Comparison shopping
Senate bill would provide data on college costs and job opportunities
On a fast track
Christopher Newport University has grown and thrived during the past two decades.
Innovative research
Virginia’s engineering schools are involved in research projects ranging from measuring the safety of football helmets to creating thinner, more efficient solar panels to fuel the world’s increasing appetite for renewable energy.
Peterson Family Foundation donates $10 million to GMU
Money is designated for arts scholarships and completion of health sciences building.