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- Can U.K.'s New Prime Minister Pull Off Brexit? Here's What To Know August 19, 2019Britain's prime minister vows to bring the country out of the European Union at the end of October — deal or no deal. Here are some of the key challenges he faces.
- In Zimbabwe, An Economic Crisis With 175% Inflation Drives Discontent August 19, 2019Protests took place Friday. Power cuts can last up to 18 hours a day. About a third of Zimbabwe's population needs food aid, due to drought and the worsening economy, the U.N. says.
- Planned Parenthood Out Of Title X Over Trump Rule August 19, 2019The organization says it is leaving the federal family planning program because of rule changes that prohibit Title X grantees from providing or referring most patients for abortion.
- New California Law Says Police Should Kill Only When 'Necessary' August 19, 2019The legislation is a response to police killings of unarmed black men such as Stephon Clark. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.
- In Congo, Even Ebola Can't Stop Lovers From Dancing August 19, 2019The city of Goma is trying to keep the Ebola outbreak at bay. But as night falls, Congolese rumba fills the air, and people dance close together.
- Can U.K.'s New Prime Minister Pull Off Brexit? Here's What To Know August 19, 2019
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- Andrew Harper death: Man charged with newlywed PC's murder August 19, 2019PC Andrew Harper was dragged along the road by a vehicle after responding to reports of burglary.
- Boris Johnson: UK 'will be ready' for no-deal Brexit August 19, 2019The PM insists the UK will be ready for a possible no-deal exit, after warnings in a leaked report.
- No-deal papers reveal council fears over food supply August 19, 2019Councils' no-deal Brexit plans warn of more expensive school meals and lower nutritional standards.
- Elton John defends Harry and Meghan's use of private jets August 19, 2019The singer said he lent his private plane to the royal pair - but he paid to carbon offset the trip.
- Boys sentenced for trashing Stamford model railway show August 19, 2019The four teenagers deliberately destroyed the £30,000 exhibition in a "rampage" after drinking vodka.
- Andrew Harper death: Man charged with newlywed PC's murder August 19, 2019
