Lisa Rowan

The bill would create a task force to “examine higher education” at VMI rather than explore whether the college should continue to receive state funding.

The Emory & Henry Promise program, which will launch this fall, will cover tuition for eligible in-state students.

Democratic state lawmakers have introduced two bills that could substantially alter how the Lexington military college operates.

The private law school in Grundy has faced declining enrollment and revenue challenges.

Averett may repurchase the facilities at any time for the original sale price of $18.15 million.

The school in Big Stone Gap is dealing with stagnant state funding, an increase in operating costs and a changing student body.

Democrats in the General Assembly have made threats against the state-run military college in Lexington since VMI’s board of visitors voted to oust its first black superintendent.

Sen. Mark Warner had raised concerns earlier this year that federal job cuts could impact Tech’s enrollment from Northern Virginia.

The private university’s accreditor, which approved the launch of two three-year programs, also told Lynchburg this month it will retain its warning status for another year.

Debates about appropriate uses of LPR systems continue as the tools gain popularity among law enforcement agencies.

The chairman of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors said Friday that the board and the county’s IDA would have to approve such a move.

Elections for at least eight school board seats this November in Virginia were determined by write-in vote.

The private university in Danville wants to reduce “sticker shock” that may deter potential students from applying.

Student groups have continued organizing protests against the university’s dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion programs under pressure from the Trump administration.

The 43-foot trailer aims to expose students in kindergarten through fifth grade to career fields in the life sciences through bite-sized activities.

The proposal, which had received support from some local leaders, would have endorsed a merger of NCI and Patrick & Henry Community College.

The program was announced ahead of next month’s decision from the university’s accreditor about whether to extend its warning status for compliance issues, including financial management concerns.…

White won the Windsor Hills seat by 74 votes, according to the unofficial results posted on the Virginia Department of Elections website.

The candidates — incumbent Cheryl Facciani and challenger Ryan White — are separated by just a few dozen votes.

Plus, a roundup of other school board results from across the region.