Posts Tagged Colleges and Universities
State Lawmakers Want to Ensure a Tuition Freeze Still Happens
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 3, 2020
Earlier this year, lawmakers set aside millions of dollars to freeze tuition rates. They shifted course and unallotted that money when COVID-19 cast a shadow of economic doubt, but now, a move to restore those funds has bipartisan support. Cat Modlin-Jackson has the story.
Assessing Higher Education in a Post-Pandemic Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 26, 2020
Since 2011, private colleges and universities have offered more online learning opportunities. (Credit: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at UVA)
The pandemic is changing many aspects of life as we now know it, and that’s a trend that will only continue for the rest of the year. Michael Pope has this preview for the fall semester of higher education.
How Well Do State Colleges Prepare Students for the Future?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 26, 2018
Credit: Taber Andrew Bain / Creative Commons
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
Credit: Taber Andrew Bain / Creative Commons
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- Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct December 5, 2021"My client came forward at this time because she felt in sharing her story and related documentation, she could help protect other women," said attorney Debra Katz on Sunday.
- Bob Dole, longtime GOP senator and 1996 presidential nominee, dies December 5, 2021After recovering from wounds suffered in World War II, Dole went on to represent Kansas in Congress for more than 30 years.
- At least 13 people are dead after volcano erupts on the Indonesian island of Java December 5, 2021Mount Semeru, located on Indonesia's most densely populated island, spewed thick columns of ash more than 40,000 feet into the sky, and sent searing gas and lava flowing down its slopes.
- Pope Francis returns to Lesbos, Greece and pleads for action on migrant crisis December 5, 2021Francis returned to Lesbos, an island that has been at the heart of a massive wave of migration to Europe, and called on nations to end "this shipwreck of civilization."
- Thomas Gavin might be America's most prolific artifact thief — but the jig is up December 5, 2021Thomas Gavin went on a tear in the '60s and '70s, hitting nearly a dozen museums on the East Coast. He mostly stole antique firearms and stashed them in his hideout — a barn in rural Pennsylvania.
- Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct December 5, 2021
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- Covid: Travel changes too late to halt potential new wave - scientist December 5, 2021The return of pre-departure Covid tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on Tuesday.
- Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend' December 5, 2021Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
- Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon December 5, 2021Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.
- Mobo Awards honour Dave, Little Simz and Ghetts December 5, 2021Dave wins best album and Little Simz wins best female at the first full Mobo ceremony since 2017.
- Manchester Arena attack: Families 'disgusted' by memorial trespassing December 5, 2021Fences at a site dedicated to the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack were pulled down on Sunday.
- Covid: Travel changes too late to halt potential new wave - scientist December 5, 2021
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