Posts Tagged Colleges and Universities
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- New California Financial Watchdog Would Take Aim At Predatory Lenders Amid Pandemic August 14, 2020California may be on the cusp of creating a watchdog agency. Proponents say federal regulators aren't doing their job, leaving leaving millions of Americans vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
- Trump Campaign Trying to Win over Black Voters, But President Remains a Tough Sell August 14, 2020The president's campaign had begun holding "Black Voices for Trump" events, but the coronavirus pandemic shut down in-person campaigning for months. During that time, the election landscape shifted.
- After Beirut, Experts Warn Of 'Dangerous Gaps' In U.S. Oversight Of Ammonium Nitrate August 14, 2020The experts and regulators are calling for the federal government to renew efforts to bolster safe storage, handling, use and transport rules for ammonium nitrate in the U.S.
- 13 States Make Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning August 14, 2020The information includes details on where transmission is happening most. If more states shared this widely, it could shape policy and save lives, health researchers say.
- Political Conventions Will Likely Never Be The Same August 14, 2020The pandemic forced this years conventions to go virtual. That won't be the end of the change, as future gatherings shift from the age of television to the world of social media and viral moments.
- New California Financial Watchdog Would Take Aim At Predatory Lenders Amid Pandemic August 14, 2020
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- Coronavirus: France to be added to UK quarantine countries August 14, 2020Many of the 160,000 Britons in France face a scramble to return before 04:00 BST on Saturday.
- Coronavirus: Lockdown to ease further in England from Saturday August 14, 2020More beauty treatments, small wedding receptions and live indoor shows can resume this weekend.
- Coronavirus: France on quarantine list, and UK vaccine stockpile boosted August 14, 2020Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Friday morning.
- Coronavirus travel: Majorca's party capital deserted August 13, 2020Majorca's famous party destination Magaluf has been left deserted because of coronavirus.
- Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deals for 90 million virus vaccine doses August 14, 2020The vaccines are being developed by the pharmaceutical company Janssen and US biotech firm Novavax.
- Coronavirus: France to be added to UK quarantine countries August 14, 2020
