The private university’s accreditor, which approved the launch of two three-year programs, also told Lynchburg this month it will retain its warning status for another year.
Education
Appalachian School of Law considers merger with Roanoke College amid financial challenges
The chairman of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors said Friday that the board and the county’s IDA would have to approve such a move.
For the first time in more than a decade, all Danville public schools are fully accredited
The Virginia Department of Education revised its accreditation framework in January. All Danville schools received accreditation, building on momentum in the district.
Roanoke City Council to vote in coming weeks on new school funding policy, in an effort to rein in the schools’ budget
The proposed change marks the third alteration to the city’s policy in two years, after the 40% funding policy was in place for over a decade.
Closing of Ujima House at Virginia Tech leaves residents taking what they’ve learned from the experience
The living-learning community, which was created in 2018, is a residence hall focused around Africana studies and the African American experience. It’s one of four LLCs that will be dissolved at the end of the school year.
Averett University announces ‘simplified’ tuition plan to begin in 2026
The private university in Danville wants to reduce “sticker shock” that may deter potential students from applying.
DEI cuts at Virginia Tech total more than $8 million
Student groups have continued organizing protests against the university’s dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion programs under pressure from the Trump administration.
Mobile learning lab brings hands-on science activities to students across Virginia
The 43-foot trailer aims to expose students in kindergarten through fifth grade to career fields in the life sciences through bite-sized activities.
Fall job fair is new Lynchburg school division strategy to hire close to 80 teachers, support staff
As school staff shortages remain a problem across the country, Lynchburg City Schools are hoping to beat the recruitment rush and meet job candidates Saturday.
NCI board dismisses merger proposal, but open to exploring options
The proposal, which had received support from some local leaders, would have endorsed a merger of NCI and Patrick & Henry Community College.


