Posts Tagged Colleges and Universities
State Lawmakers Want to Ensure a Tuition Freeze Still Happens
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 3, 2020
Earlier this year, lawmakers set aside millions of dollars to freeze tuition rates. They shifted course and unallotted that money when COVID-19 cast a shadow of economic doubt, but now, a move to restore those funds has bipartisan support. Cat Modlin-Jackson has the story.
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- $25 Million Worth Of Giant Clam Shells Seized In The Philippines April 18, 2021The raid Friday was the third giant clam bust in just over a month. Since the beginning of March, about $30 million worth of giant clams have been seized from illegal operations.
- SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion Contract For Next Lunar Lander April 17, 2021The company beat out two others in its bid to develop a lunar lander that will bring Americans back to the moon in the coming years.
- Producer Scott Rudin Steps Back From Broadway Following Allegations Of Bullying April 17, 2021The producer announced Saturday that he would take a step back after allegations of bullying and workplace misconduct were reported this month.
- Indianapolis Sikh Community Mourns 4 Of Its Members Killed In Shooting April 17, 2021"These kinds of violent attacks are a threat to all of us," said community member Maninder Singh Walia. The gunman's motive in attacking a FedEx warehouse on Thursday night is still unknown.
- Global COVID-19 Deaths Top 3 Million April 17, 2021The largest number of deaths have come in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, India and the United Kingdom. The pandemic death toll reached 1 million in September 2020 and 2 million in January.
- $25 Million Worth Of Giant Clam Shells Seized In The Philippines April 18, 2021
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- Salisbury poisoning agents 'linked to Czech blast' April 17, 2021The Czech Republic has expelled 18 Russian diplomats in retaliation following the explosion claim.
- Prince Philip funeral: William and Harry seen chatting after ceremony April 17, 2021The funeral of their grandfather marked the princes’ first public appearance together in more than a year.
- Covid: Gig with no social distancing to be part of government pilot April 17, 2021Ticket-holders for the outdoor concert in Liverpool will have to provide proof a negative test.
- Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35 April 17, 2021The internationally-known former Royal Ballet dancer had faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
- PM 'risks losing red wall' over lobbying 'shame' April 18, 2021Senior Tory Sir Bernard Jenkin warns Boris Johnson about the crisis escalating in Whitehall.
- Salisbury poisoning agents 'linked to Czech blast' April 17, 2021
