Instead of agreements between individual pairs of schools determining what grades or recommendations are required for transfer admissions, there’s now just one set of standards for the state’s 23 community colleges and 15 public universities that guarantee a transfer student will be accepted.
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Gov. Youngkin visits New College Institute after proposed budget threatened to nix funding
The governor made a surprise visit to Martinsville on Friday to visit the state higher education center and meet with staff about NCI’s business plan.
VMI ordered to pay legal fees to alumnus-owned firm that sued over DEI contract
The Center for Applied Innovation sued VMI in 2022, claiming that the school had violated procurement policy. A judge said he would dismiss the case but ordered VMI to pay a portion of the company’s legal bills.
Roanoke County school board members, superintendent, call for dismissal of supervisor’s retaliation case
Martha Hooker claims that she was fired from her job with the school system in retaliation for how she voted on school funding issues on the board of supervisors.
Roanoke College launches cannabis studies program
The undergraduate program, which will offer two majors and a minor, is the first of its kind in Virginia.
After Lynchburg’s school board rejected a grant from an LGBTQ+ group, private donations will fund a quiet room
About $5,000 has been raised to set up a calming room at E.C. Glass High School. The project would have been funded by a grant won by the school’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance, but the school board rejected that award in November.
College thrift shop allows transgender and nonbinary students to explore their personal style
The University of Lynchburg’s Dell Thrift and Pantry offers free clothing, nonperishable food and supplies, including binders. It’s targeted toward transgender and nonbinary students, but it’s open 24/7 to all students, faculty and staff.
Then & Now: Complaints about library books have decreased following summer debates in Appomattox, Botetourt
Cardinal News: Then & Now takes a look back at the stories we brought you over the last 12 months. Today: an update on the debates over local libraries.
Youngkin cuts state funding for New College Institute, drawing criticism from Republican lawmaker
Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County, said the governor’s budget proposal will disproportionately hurt rural and inner-city residents. “Areas [of Virginia] that helped get the governor elected are being left on the side of the road,” he said.
Free menstrual supplies at school are required by Virginia law. Compliance can be a challenge.
The law, which took effect in 2020, got new attention this week after Lynchburg students said their school isn’t following the rules.