Youngkin responds to Spanberger’s request to pause UVA president search
Read full article: Youngkin responds to Spanberger’s request to pause UVA president searchGovernor Glenn Youngkin is firing back after Abigail Spanberger, who won the election to be Virginia’s next governor, requested that the University of Virginia pause its search for the school’s 10th president.
VT Board of Visitors approves $229 million athletics investment plan to boost ACC competitiveness
Read full article: VT Board of Visitors approves $229 million athletics investment plan to boost ACC competitivenessVirginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has approved a $229 million investment plan over four years to elevate the university’s athletic programs within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to hold meeting to discuss potential increase in athletics budget
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to hold meeting to discuss potential increase in athletics budgetThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet in a special session on Tuesday, Sept. 30, where the board will consider a four-year athletics budget adjustment that would position the university’s athletics program to compete with the top programs in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), according to officials.
Virginia Tech approves 2.9% tuition hike for 2025-26 academic year
Read full article: Virginia Tech approves 2.9% tuition hike for 2025-26 academic yearVirginia Tech students will see a 2.9 percent increase in their tuition for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, following approval from the Board of Visitors earlier this week.
Ousted VMI superintendent reflects on achievements, criticizes board’s decision in statement Thursday
Read full article: Ousted VMI superintendent reflects on achievements, criticizes board’s decision in statement ThursdayThe VMI Board of Visitors decided not to renew the contract of Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins in a meeting Friday.
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University of Virginia to start removal of George Rogers Clark statue Sunday
Read full article: University of Virginia to start removal of George Rogers Clark statue SundayThe University of Virginia will remove the statue of George Rogers Clark on University Avenue on Sunday, according to a spokesperson.
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VMI selects first-ever Chief Diversity Officer after report details institutional racism, sexism
Read full article: VMI selects first-ever Chief Diversity Officer after report details institutional racism, sexismFollowing a scathing report detailing accusations of racism and sexism at Virginia Military Institute, leaders are already taking steps to address it.
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VMI Board of Visitors votes to move school’s Stonewall Jackson statue
Read full article: VMI Board of Visitors votes to move school’s Stonewall Jackson statueLEXINGTON, Va. – After months of debate, VMI’s Board of Visitors voted Thursday afternoon to move the college’s Stonewall Jackson statue. “The board should consider addressing social issues, and that’s what we are here to address today," said J. William Boland, the VMI Board of Visitors president, during the meeting. Along with moving the Confederate statue, the board of visitors wants to implement more actions to increase the school’s diversity. The board recommended considering some of VMI graduate and Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy’s recommendations to improve the institute. Boland asked the board to submit their desired qualifications for the next superintendent to Scott within the next 10 days.
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What’s News Today: in-person instruction, job fair
Read full article: What’s News Today: in-person instruction, job fairHe will start the day in Martinsville, talking with leaders with New College Institute, Martinsville City Schools and Henry County Schools about reopening safely for in-person instruction. Kroger will hold virtual hiring events today. The Virginia Military Institute’s Board of Visitors will meet today. It will discuss the governor’s letter, calling for an investigation, after a Washington Post report, detailing allegations of racism. Earlier this week, Superintendent Binford Peay resigned due to the governor and certain legislative leaders losing confidence in his leadership.
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Superintendent of Virginia Military Institute resigns following accusations of ‘relentless racism’
Read full article: Superintendent of Virginia Military Institute resigns following accusations of ‘relentless racism’LEXINGTON, Va. – The superintendent of Virginia Military Institute has resigned after state officials ordered a probe into allegations of “relentless racism” at the school, detailed in a Washington Post story. General J. H. Binford Peay III announced his resignation on Monday after 17 years at Virginia Military Institute. It has been the honor of my life to be the Superintendent of VMI for over seventeen years. I always have and always will love the Institute, all of our cadets, alumni and the entire VMI family. Below is the full statement from Boland:"Today, our Superintendent tendered his resignation to the Board of Visitors.
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Probe ordered of VMI after Post’s report on racist incidents
Read full article: Probe ordered of VMI after Post’s report on racist incidentsLEXINGTON, Va. – State officials have ordered an outside investigation into the Virginia Military Institute following a report in The Washington Post that described Black cadets and alumni facing “relentless racism.”Gov. Ralph Northam co-wrote a letter Monday with other state officials and lawmakers to the state-supported school’s Board of Visitors expressing “deep concerns about the clear and appalling culture of ongoing structural racism” at VMI. The letter said the state will fund an independent probe into the school’s culture, policies, practices and equity in disciplinary procedures, the Post reported. The story described incidents such as lynching threats and a white professor reminiscing in class about her father’s Ku Klux Klan membership. In addition to Northam, who is a VMI graduate, co-signers of the Monday letter included Lt. Gov.

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