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VSU receives $1 million for new AI and cybersecurity center
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (472+ words) The star of the check-presentation ceremony May 5, 2026, at Virginia State University was 'Spot' the robotic dog, a project VSU with working on with Boston Dynamics. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect //May 7, 2026// The million-dollar check that Rep. Jennifer Mc Clellan…...
Q&A: After year of turmoil, new U. Va. president is optimistic
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (1418+ words) Kate Andrews //April 29, 2026// Within the second half of 2025, the University of Virginia cycled through three presidents, and on Jan. 1, Scott Beardsley started his tenure as the 10th president of the state's flagship university. Coming on the heels of Jim Ryan's July…...
Batten donates $10 M to Hollins University scholarship program
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (667+ words) Josh Janney //April 30, 2026// SUMMARY: Hollins received a $10 million gift from Jane Batten to expand its HOPE scholarships for students with financial need Scholarships cover full costs (tuition, housing, meals) through 2032 An earlier Batten gift will grow study-abroad opportunities and public…...
2026 Forty Under 40: MALLORY TUTTLE
1+ week, 1+ day ago (188+ words) ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | VIRGINIA TECH NEWPORT NEWS CENTER AND VIRGINIA TECH CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | NEWPORT NEWS Virginia Business //April 28, 2026// KEY TO MY SUCCESS: A service-driven leadership philosophy grounded in Virginia Tech's motto, Ut Prosim, "That I may serve....
New details emerge on Jefferson Lab transition in June
1+ week, 2+ day ago (747+ words) Virginia Tech part of joint venture that will operate lab Josh Janney //April 28, 2026// New details about the future of Newport News-based Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility have emerged following last month's announcement that a joint venture that includes Virginia Tech…...
Colonial Williamsburg CEO retires, is replaced by Fiorina
1+ week, 2+ day ago (357+ words) Cliff Fleet has led CW foundation for 6 years Beth Jo Jack //April 28, 2026// Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President and CEO Cliff Fleet has retired, and former presidential candidate and longtime foundation board chair Carly Fiorina has succeeded him, effective immediately. Fleet has…...
Three Virginia biz schools rank in top 25 of Poets&Quants' 2026 list
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (505+ words) Three Virginia biz schools rank in top 25 of Poets&Quants" 2026 list Six Virginia schools place on entire list Josh Janney //March 24, 2026// SUMMARY: Six Virginia business schools ranked in the top 110 in Poets&Quants 2026 list. The University of Virginia's Mc Intire…...
15 Virginia schools make U. S. News' 2026 universities list
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (437+ words) 15 Virginia schools make U. S. News" 2026 universities list U. Va. is top-ranked Virginia university again Katherine Schulte //September 24, 2025// " SUMMARY: 15 Va. schools made U. S. News and World Report"s 2026 Best National Universities list U. Va. was the highest-ranked Virginia school on the list 16 Va. schools made…...
Virginia business schools ramp up AI education
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1299+ words) Stephenie Overman //December 31, 2025// In today's data-driven world, businesses need professionals who can work collectively to harness artificial intelligence, so Virginia's business schools are stepping up to give students the edge they need. That's the case at the University of Virginia,…...
DOJ sues Virginia over in-state tuition for immigrants
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (479+ words) Reuters //December 30, 2025// Dec 30 (Reuters) " The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging a Virginia law that makes immigrants in the country illegally eligible for reduced in-state tuition and financial aid at the state's public colleges and universities. Monday's lawsuit…...