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.
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Bristol students will have ‘promise’ community college tuition program starting fall 2026
The program announced Thursday was made possible by a gift from the Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation to provide last-dollar support for students from the city.
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Some Virginia colleges and universities celebrating enrollment growth
Several colleges saw enrollment hold steady or grow this fall, despite ongoing enrollment recovery from the pandemic era and changing attitudes around higher education.
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Martinsville robotics team, fresh off pre-season victories, looks to the future
The team of teenagers builds robots from the ground up for specific task-based competitions.
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‘Promise’ program launches to cover tuition for community college students in Patrick County
The last-dollar program will cover books, tuition and fees for Patrick County students who attend Patrick & Henry Community College.