The university was put on probation in June 2025 after several years of monitoring over financial concerns.
Meghan Mangrum
Meghan covers education for Cardinal News. She can be reached at meghan@cardinalnews.org or 407-864-8484.
Extra Credit: Lynchburg students debut documentary on national stage
Plus: Virginia schools aim to offer three-year bachelor’s degree programs, and Roanoke College offers associate degrees for high school students.
Training tomorrow’s first responders: How Rockbridge County is trying to build an EMS and firefighting pipeline in high school
As communities across Virginia struggle to recruit and retain emergency responders, some rural counties are targeting students before they graduate.
Virginia Tech seeking input on presidential search
The board of visitors has held two dozen listening sessions as it looks to replace longtime President Tim Sands.
Extra Credit: Roanoke County teacher headlines rural school conference, shares how he tackles the opioid crisis in the classroom
Plus: Virginia parents call for less screen time at school, and learn about rum and spirits at the University of Lynchburg.
Roanoke County supervisor’s federal lawsuit against school board members dismissed
Martha Hooker’s retaliation case against three school board members was dismissed at the request of both sides.
Extra Credit: Students learn to fly at Virginia Tech drone adventure camp
Plus: Education outcomes worsen for Virginia kids, Lynchburg names new principals and two schools launch new grad programs.
Rocovich sues Spanberger after his ouster as Virginia Tech rector
John Rocovich is asking for the court to find the governor’s actions out of compliance with state code and the constitution and is seeking for the court to order that he be reinstated on the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Extra Credit: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands in Roanoke
Plus: A student-led food truck serves up street tacos in downtown Lynchburg, Montgomery County names school leaders and UVA Wise launches workforce training pilot programs.
Virginia Tech board elects Miller as new rector
The governor last week removed John Rocovich from the position. Jim Miller was the board’s unanimous pick to replace him.

