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A group of 29 alumni last month sued the association. In its response, the association maintains that it is a private entity and so could not have stymied members’ right to free speech.

The suit claims that the university fired the plaintiff after she told human resources that she is a trans woman and planned to legally change her name.

The private university has publicly asserted that no crime has been committed But officials haven’t offered answers about the scale of what it’s calling financial mismanagement.

The expansion comes thanks to a grant from a Maryland foundation.

The Martinsville-based institute and its foundation have been at odds since early 2023, when the foundation rebranded itself and broadened its scope.

Community Builders is a pilot program funded by the state for two years. It seeks to prevent gun violence by showing rising eighth graders options for college, the workforce and community involvement.

Following student protests calling for divestment from Israel, a letter from the state secretaries of education and finance is asking colleges and universities to verify that their investments are guided only by financial concerns.

Charletta Barringer-Brown is suing SVCC for $3 million.

The private university in Danville is trying to cut $6 million in costs to make up for the shortfall. A spokesperson said there is no evidence of theft.

Atul Gupta and his company have contributed to multiple city council candidates, as well as to statewide campaigns. State code doesn’t restrict school board members from making political donations.