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Extra Credit: Gov. Spanberger praises outgoing Virginia Tech president at commencement
Plus: Money and plaudits for career and technical education; University of Lynchburg grads recognized for community service.
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Hiring new Virginia Tech president likely to take 6 to 8 months, search firm says
When longtime President Tim Sands announced that he would step down a month ago, board of visitors Rector John Rocovich said he believed the hiring could be done by July 1.
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Appalachian School of Law considers merger with Kentucky’s University of Pikeville
School officials hope the partnership could alleviate the law school’s financial woes while keeping it in Buchanan County.
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Extra Credit: Cybersecurity incident disrupts student learning, Wytheville students published, Danville school for students with special needs relocating and more
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Extra Credit: Attendance zone changes in Bedford; superintendents recognized; kindergarten screenings now required in Lynchburg; new college scholarships
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Settlement reached in pastor’s lawsuit against Roanoke County parent following altercation at school board meeting
Thomas McCracken, a former school board member, accused a parent of defaming him following a contentious meeting in August 2023.
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Virginia Tech to buy Canadian land in first acquisition outside U.S.
Virginia Tech’s board of visitors approved the purchase of more than 100 acres from Johns Hopkins.
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Extra Credit: DEQ awards funding for college composting programs; principals honored; Alleghany teacher named to math task force
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Spanberger names 4 to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors ahead of presidential search
Rector John Rocovich said last week that the hiring of someone to replace outgoing President Tim Sands could be done by July 1, when the governor’s appointees take office.