Posts Tagged Colleges and Universities
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- How The Opioid Crisis Is Depressing America's Labor Force June 18, 2018The U.S. lags behind other countries in workforce participation because more opioids are prescribed in this country, says a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
- The Science Behind South Korea's Race-Based World Cup Strategy June 18, 2018South Korea's men's soccer team tried to confuse scouts from Sweden's team by swapping jerseys so their opponent couldn't tell the players apart. But could a strategy like that actually work?
- Trump Calls For 'Space Force' To Defend U.S. Interests Among The Stars June 18, 2018The president wants a "separate but equal branch" of the military to watch over the final frontier, but only Congress can make it happen.
- This Apple Update Could Prove To Be A True Lifesaver June 18, 2018Apple says it's working with a startup to automatically share the locations of iPhone users with 911 operators in an emergency. Only 911 centers will have access to the information, Apple said.
- After Crackdown, Egypt's LGBT Community Contemplates 'Dark Future' June 18, 2018Homosexuality isn't illegal in Egypt but human rights groups say other laws have been used to target LGBT Egyptians. "Prison killed me. It destroyed me," says an Egyptian woman jailed after a concert.
- How The Opioid Crisis Is Depressing America's Labor Force June 18, 2018
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- Kane powers England to win over Tunisia June 18, 2018Harry Kane's stoppage-time winner ensures England started their World Cup campaign with victory after Tunisia threaten to snatch a point.
- XXXTentacion: Controversial rapper shot dead in Florida June 18, 2018The US rapper XXXTentacion, who topped the charts as he faced domestic violence charges, has been killed aged 20.
- New Brexit defeat for government in Lords June 18, 2018Peers send the Brexit bill back to the House of Commons after backing a greater role for Parliament.
- Trump space force: US to set up sixth military branch June 18, 2018Donald Trump said the "sixth branch" of the military would be good for national security and jobs.
- Loughborough Junction: Three killed by train in south London June 18, 2018Spray cans were found by the bodies on the tracks near Loughborough Junction, it is understood.
- Kane powers England to win over Tunisia June 18, 2018
