Danville Public Schools unveiled a $50 million renovation project that transforms a historic African American high school into a modern alternative learning facility, combining educational innovation with community heritage.

Virginia Tech (VT) announced in September that it would no longer be offering two of their Living-Learning Communities (LLC) starting in the Fall of 2026. According to the university’s website, the Lavender House LLC is geared toward the university’s LGBTQ+ students. The Ujima LLC is for students pursuing Africana studies.