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- Who In The House Is Calling For Impeachment? June 19, 2019House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opposes launching an impeachment probe now, arguing it's divisive and requires overwhelming public support. But a growing segment of her caucus is calling for it.
- When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Coworkers, Patients' Health May Suffer June 19, 2019A new study shows a link between how surgeons act around coworkers and their patients' outcomes. Turns out rudeness and other unprofessional behavior isn't just obnoxious, it may be dangerous.
- Hope Hicks Testifies On President Trump's Potential Obstruction Of Justice June 19, 2019The former Trump aide's appearance before the Judiciary Committee is the first time an official from the White House agreed to show up. But Democrats say she is not answering their questions.
- Fed Ponders When To Cut Interest Rates June 19, 2019There's an unusual air of suspense surrounding the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with the possibility that the central bank could cut rates for the first time in nearly 11 years.
- Hong Kong's Leader Backpedaled, But Here's Why The Opposition Movement Continues June 19, 2019Under a "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong is connected to China but with its own legal protections. Protesters view the extradition bill as a threat to that arrangement.
- Who In The House Is Calling For Impeachment? June 19, 2019
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- Tory leadership race: Candidates await third vote result June 19, 2019One more MP will be eliminated from the race, as Dominic Raab backs Boris Johnson for No 10.
- Leadership debate: BBC defends vetting process after imam's tweets emerge June 19, 2019Abdullah Patel's controversial tweets have led to him being suspended by his employer and his mosque.
- MH17: Four charged with shooting down plane over Ukraine June 19, 2019The Malaysia Airlines jet was hit by a missile over Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people.
- Spider dropped on driver before crash which killed boy, 11 June 19, 2019The fatal head-on crash happened as a mother drove her two children to school, an inquest hears.
- Lightning strikes over Kent and Sussex caught on camera June 19, 2019People in Kent and Sussex captured footage of lightning in the skies in the wake of torrential rain.
- Tory leadership race: Candidates await third vote result June 19, 2019
