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Students
UVA Receives $100M in Funding to Increase First-Generation Enrollment
In an effort to increase enrollment of first-generation students, David and Jane Walentas has donated $100 million to the University of Virginia (UVA). David Walentas, a New York real estate developer, is an alumnus of UVA and was also the first in his family to attend college. According to the university, 75 million of the […]
October 14, 2019
Campus Climate
A Case for Multiracial Student Unions: Embracing Demographic Trends
It is inescapable that the demographics in the United States student population is trending multiracial. Improving the experience will require new approaches by educators and administrators. Campus culture must change and evolve to address and support the needs of multicultural students as they struggle with identity development and search for a sanctuary to congregate, learn, and prosper in academia.
October 9, 2019
Latest News
Is there a link between Trump’s Post-Election Behavior and Adolescent Bullying?
Although the level of overall teasing and bullying has decreased across the country since 2005, there has been an unusual uptick in the number of teasing and bullying incidents related to race and sexual orientation since the 2016 presidential election, with some students making comments linked to President Donald Trump.
January 9, 2019
News Roundup
ACT to Provide Free Breakfast to Students at 5 Virginia Testing Centers
ACT will provide a free breakfast on Saturday to students taking its assessment at any of its five testing centers in Virginia, according to officials at the Iowa-based organization. Breakfast will be provided at testing facilities in Eastville, Harrisonburg, Martinsville, Springfield and Tazewell. The meals are part of a new initiative by ACT and Virginia’s Child and […]
October 24, 2018
Students
Focus Group: College Students Don’t Know Where to Buy Stamps
Some college students in Fairfax County, Virginia said they aren’t mailing in their absentee ballots, simply because they don’t know where to buy a postage stamp, according to a WIVB report. Those are the findings of a Fairfax County focus group, which polled interns working in different Fairfax County Government offices. County officials said they […]
September 20, 2018
News Roundup
NC, SC & VA Institutions Close Because of Hurricane Florence
In preparation for Category 4 Hurricane Florence’s expected arrival on Thursday, Sept. 13, over 25 colleges and universities in Virginia and The Carolina’s have canceled classes as early as Monday, Sept. 10. Some institutions have even encouraged students to evacuate campus to safer grounds or remain and stay indoors, depending on Florence’s predicted path. Most […]
September 12, 2018
News Roundup
After Parkland Shooting, VA Youth Voter Registration Skyrockets
According to a new TargetSmart analysis, voting registration rates for voters aged 18-29 have increased over the last seven months in Virginia, along with 38 other key battleground states. These results indicate that youth turnout is on the rise just in time for this year’s midterm and state primary elections. This increase in youth voter […]
July 19, 2018
African-American
Rising Star is Elected Lt. Gov of Virginia
Among the several political races in Tuesday’s election across the nation, one stands out because of its historic and symbolic nature. Lt. Gov.-elect Justin Fairfax was victorious, becoming the second African American politician in Virginia’s history to be elected to a statewide position.
November 8, 2017
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All Eyes on Virginia, New Jersey in Political Races
Several states across the country are in the spotlight this week as local elections are expected to measure the national political climate ahead of the 2018 elections.
November 6, 2017
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