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- Biden To Revoke Trump Abortion Policy, Expand Obamacare With New Executive Orders January 28, 2021President Biden's executive order would open a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act from Feb. 15 to May 15.
- How Is The COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Going In Your State? January 28, 2021The U.S. is engaged in a massive effort to vaccinate the bulk of its population against COVID-19. But some states are working faster than others. See how yours is faring.
- A Wyoming County Predicts 'Total Economic Devastation' From Biden Leasing Ban January 28, 2021Most of the oil and gas drilled in Wyoming comes from federal land and communities there are bracing for job losses and school funding cuts in the wake of a Biden administration pause on new leasing.
- Families Separated At Border Hope Biden Reunites Them, Bringing Deported Parents Back January 28, 2021The Trump administration deported more than 1,400 parents without their children. President Biden has called those family separations "criminal," and he's expected to take executive action on Friday.
- Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed January 28, 2021The huge spending bill Congress passed last month included aid to rural hospitals, training for new doctors, new rules regarding mental health coverage and requirements for billing transparency.
- Biden To Revoke Trump Abortion Policy, Expand Obamacare With New Executive Orders January 28, 2021
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- Covid: UK vaccine supplies 'won't be interrupted' - Gove January 28, 2021A row over vaccine shortages has seen the EU demand AstraZeneca supply it with doses from UK plants.
- Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis January 28, 2021Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU.
- Boris Johnson to make case for united Covid response on Scotland visit January 28, 2021Boris Johnson says the pandemic shows the value of working together, amid independence vote calls.
- Covid: 'Virus going in right direction but not fast enough' January 28, 2021Coronavirus infections are still at very high levels in many regions, a study estimates.
- English National Opera lessons for long Covid sufferers January 28, 2021The English National Opera's singing coach gives long Covid sufferers breathing space.
- Covid: UK vaccine supplies 'won't be interrupted' - Gove January 28, 2021
