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- Facing Defeat, Maine Republican Sues To Block State's Ranked-Choice Voting Law November 13, 2018Rep. Bruce Poliquin's lawsuit claims the state's ranked-choice voting law violates the U.S. Constitution because the candidate who gets the most votes may not ultimately be declared the winner.
- Janelle Monáe Is The 21st Century's Time Traveler November 13, 2018Monáe's work reminds us that we don't need to be tied to one vision of the future: We can create worlds that help us process current hierarchies and others that try to break out of those structures.
- China's Building Spree In Poor Nations: Does It Really Help The Local Economy? November 13, 2018There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.
- Sri Lankan Supreme Court Blocks President's Bid To Dissolve Parliament November 13, 2018Controversy has roiled Sri Lanka since Maithripala Sirisena fired his prime minister and suspended Parliament. He also aims to replace lawmakers entirely — but Tuesday's ruling has stayed that plan.
- How Big Is Amazon? Its Many Businesses In One Chart November 13, 2018Amazon means shopping. But it also makes movies and smart locks, publishes books, operates stores, helps other companies deliver packages and run websites. How many Amazon brands will you recognize?
- Facing Defeat, Maine Republican Sues To Block State's Ranked-Choice Voting Law November 13, 2018
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- Brexit: UK and EU 'agree text' of draft withdrawal agreement November 13, 2018Theresa May is speaking to senior ministers one-to-one ahead of a special cabinet on Wednesday.
- California fires: Winds propel fires as death toll rises November 13, 2018Firefighters are battling deadly blazes in the north and south of the US state.
- Ilford crossbow death: Man charged with pregnant woman's murder November 13, 2018Sana Muhammad's baby was born shortly after she was fatally attacked in her east London home.
- Man pushed into London traffic after 'exchange of words' November 13, 2018The victim was almost hit by a minicab after being shoved by another pedestrian in central London.
- Wages show fastest rise in almost a decade November 13, 2018Wages rise at the fastest pace since 2008 but unemployment edges higher, official figures show.
- Brexit: UK and EU 'agree text' of draft withdrawal agreement November 13, 2018
