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W&L: Romney predicted as Republican presidential nominee

Students also picked Governor Bob McDonnell as Romney's running mate.

02/11/2021 5:01 PM

Union seeks to organize at VCU, U.Va.

A union affiliated with Communications Workers of America is seeking to organize faculty and staff at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia.

02/11/2021 12:00 AM
McDonnell, Cantor address mock convention at W&L

Gov. Bob McDonnell advocated for Mitt Romney as the Republican presidential nominee and future president on Friday.

02/11/2021 12:00 AM
Cantor, Huntsman address Washington and Lee students

Speakers discussed country's issues as well as candidates.

02/10/2021 11:31 PM
McDonnell stumps for Romney at Washington and Lee Mock Convention

Governor Bob McDonnell basically campaigned for Mitt Romney at Washington and Lee's Mock Convention.

02/10/2021 5:58 PM
VCU to begin work on new residence hall

Construction will begin in April on a second residence hall on West Grace Street that will create a "living/learning community" for Virginia Commonwealth University.

02/10/2021 12:00 AM
Henrico schools budget contends with $26.3M shortfall

Henrico County schools officials crafted a fiscal 2013 budget that is balanced, but Superintendent Patrick J. Russo does not like all the steps taken to do so.

02/10/2021 12:00 AM
Mike Huckabee speaks at Washington and Lee University's Mock Convention

Huckabee undecided about who he favors for GOP nomination to face Obama

02/09/2021 11:37 PM
Coulter and Carville go toe-to-toe at Washington and Lee Mock Convention

Political Pundits Ann Coulter and James Carville squared off in a debate at Washington and Lee's Mock Convention.

02/09/2021 11:30 PM
Bill to inform parents on school discipline advances

A bill that would require parents of public school students to be notified before disciplinary action to expel is taken against their children sailed through the Senate Education and Health Committee today on a unanimous vote.

02/09/2021 1:02 PM
Washington and Lee mock convention features BIG political names

Ann Coulter and James Carville kick it off Thursday, with what will surely be a heated debate

02/09/2021 11:18 AM
Bill would signal big change for Va. teachers

It would extend probation periods, change contracts for those who switch school systems.

02/08/2021 12:00 AM
Hanover school officials wrangling over budget

Hanover County school leaders moved closer to agreeing on a spending plan, but the division's early-retirement program remains a sticking point.

02/08/2021 12:00 AM
Chesterfield School Board considers its next budget

The Chesterfield County School Board took a break from the current budget cycle to talk about the next cycle at a work session on Tuesday.

02/07/2021 10:51 PM
Bill would signal big change for 100,000 Va. teachers

Teachers would operate under two contract systems in overhaul backed by Gov. Bob McDonnell.

02/07/2021 12:54 PM
Public stays quiet on Richmond schools budget

Faced with an unbalanced budget and up to $23.8 million in spending cuts, the Richmond School Board looked to the public for guidance.

02/06/2021 11:18 PM
Family gets a behind-the scenes look at Maymont Nature Center

When Claire Russo asked 7-year-old Morgan Stoudt and her sister, 5-year-old Natalie, if they wanted to pet a snake, there was no hesitation.

02/06/2021 12:00 AM
Economic Impact: Is a college degree needed?

We've heard a lot about the need for college degrees.

02/06/2021 12:00 AM
Hanover offers programs on beach week

Each summer, scores of central Virginia high school graduates flock to beaches along the East Coast in an annual rite of passage — beach week — to celebrate the end of high school with the revelry of summertime fun.

02/06/2021 12:00 AM
UPDATE: Virginia Tech Police find exotic animals in steam tunnel

Reptiles, spiders, mice, and a rabbit found in a steam tunnel

02/03/2022 11:00 AM
VCU studying Mideast cyber-security program

Virginia Commonwealth University has partnered with an institution in the United Arab Emirates to study the feasibility of establishing an information security academic program in the Middle East.

02/01/2022 12:00 AM
Study faults costs, courses at the state's colleges

Classroom space isn't used efficiently, graduation rates while improving are still too low, and courses in economics, math and history aren't given proper weight.

01/31/2012 12:00 AM
Pre-Labor Day opening bill heads to House

The action comes the week after a Senate committee killed a similar bill, which means an uncertain future for the legislation if it wins approval by the full House.

01/30/2012 1:25 PM
University presidents oppose curbs on tuition use

Proposal would restrict how much tuition revenue could be used for student financial aid.

01/30/2012 12:00 AM
Principal turnover evident in salaries

Principals of the 25 least affluent public schools in central Virginia earn nearly $2,700 a year less than the average salary for all principals in the area.

01/29/2012 12:03 AM