Posts Tagged Colleges and Universities
How Well Do State Colleges Prepare Students for the Future?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 26, 2018
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Are Virginia colleges and universities preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow? Perceptions are split along partisan lines and geographic areas. Michael Pope reports.
Northam Taps Northern Virginia Middle School Teacher for Education Secretary
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2017
Governor-elect Ralph Northam names Beville Middle School teacher Atif Qarni as the next secretary of education. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Governor-elect Ralph Northam is filling out key Cabinet posts in the run-up to his inauguration next month, and this week he’s outlining his new education team. Michael Pope has the story.
Study: Post-High School Education Lags In Some Parts Of Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2017
Virginia is one of the most highly educated states in the country. A new report, however, shows an uneven nature to that education, with some communities left behind. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Colleges Preparing for New School Year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 23, 2016
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Many of Virginia’s colleges are back in session this week. Classes at Virginia Tech started Monday, the University of Virginia’s began today — and Virginia Commonwealth University kicks things off tomorrow. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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From NPR News- Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court April 25, 2019The Trump administration is delaying efforts to boost offshore oil and gas drilling in the wake of a recent court setback. The plans have been controversial, even in Republican-held states.
- At Kanye West's Sunday Service, 'He Is The Church' April 25, 2019Kanye West has been hosting exclusive worship gatherings he calls "Sunday Service." Jia Tolentino, staff writer for The New Yorker, breaks down the rapper's religious evolution.
- After Pentagon Ends Contract, Top-Secret Scientists' Group Vows To Carry On April 25, 2019The 60 or so members of the Jasons are normal academics by day. But each summer, they come together to study tough problems for the military, intelligence agencies, and other parts of the government.
- This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Mass Marketing Affects Our Minds April 25, 2019How many ads have you encountered today? On this week's radio show, we discuss the insidiousness of advertising in American media.
- A Horrorshow Find: 'Clockwork Orange' Follow-up Surfaces After Decades Unseen April 25, 2019Not long after the release of the film adaptation, Anthony Burgess embarked on an ambitious companion to his seminal novel. But it was never published, and the manuscript went unread — until now.
- Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court April 25, 2019
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- UK warns against all but essential Sri Lanka travel April 25, 2019The UK advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, where the bombings death toll is revised down by about 100.
- Huawei row: Inquiry 'being held' into National Security Council leak April 25, 2019Several ministers deny being involved in leaking information from a National Security Council meeting.
- France's Macron responds to yellow vests with promise of reforms April 25, 2019France's president responds to five months of weekly protests against economic inequality.
- Extinction Rebellion activists end London protests April 25, 2019A "closing ceremony" takes place in Hyde Park to mark the conclusion of Extinction Rebellion's action.
- G4S driver admits stealing £1m in cash from van April 25, 2019Joel March took the cash from the vehicle after parking it in Clapham, south-west London.
- UK warns against all but essential Sri Lanka travel April 25, 2019
