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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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University of Lynchburg offering buyouts to faculty in ongoing effort to cut costs
The program was announced ahead of next month’s decision from the university’s accreditor about whether to extend its warning status for compliance issues, including financial management concerns.
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White defeats Facciani for Roanoke County School Board seat
White won the Windsor Hills seat by 74 votes, according to the unofficial results posted on the Virginia Department of Elections website.
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How state funding and new approaches are helping Virginia college students get the internships they need to get ahead in their early careers
A state grant program gave financial support to college students completing unpaid and underpaid internships. Student awards, plus innovative programs at colleges and universities, are helping reduce barriers to getting on-the-job experience.