The funding still must be approved by the IDA and the board of the Appalachian School of Law.
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Emory & Henry to offer free tuition to some Virginia students
The Emory & Henry Promise program, which will launch this fall, will cover tuition for eligible in-state students.
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Buchanan County to provide short-term funding for Appalachian School of Law
The private law school in Grundy has faced declining enrollment and revenue challenges.
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Averett finalizes sale, leaseback deal for athletic campus
Averett may repurchase the facilities at any time for the original sale price of $18.15 million.
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Mountain Empire embarks on restructuring amid challenges for community colleges
The school in Big Stone Gap is dealing with stagnant state funding, an increase in operating costs and a changing student body.
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Then & Now education: Roanoke’s Excel Center, SOL score changes, C.B. Claiborne documentary
Initial students at Goodwill high school for adults nearing graduation. SOL test cut score increases to phase in over 4 years. Mini-documentary about Duke’s first Black basketball player, C.B. Claiborne of Danville, continues screening; plans for full-length project still underway.
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Virginia Tech freshman enrollment from Northern Virginia tracks with previous years
Sen. Mark Warner had raised concerns earlier this year that federal job cuts could impact Tech’s enrollment from Northern Virginia.
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University of Lynchburg to pilot 3-year bachelor’s degree programs
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.
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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.
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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.