Top Story Spotlight Virginia passes bill to remake college governing boards ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch Mar 4, 2026 Mar 4, 2026 Updated Mar 4, 2026 0 × Digital Safety Tips for Students Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly have passed a bill to reimagine college governing boards and limit their political influence.kAm~? %F6D52J[ {E] v@G] v92K2=2 w2D9>:[ s\r96DE6C7:6=5[ 42DE 2 E:63C62<:?8 G@E6 E@ 2AAC@G6 2 C6HC:EE6? G6CD:@? @7 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^=:D]G:C8:?:2]8@G^3:==\56E2:=D^a_ae`^wq`bgdQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qmw@FD6 q:== `bgdk^2m[ H9:49 H@F=5 492?86 9@H E96 =68:D=2EFC6 4@?7:C>D 3@2C5 >6>36CD 2?5 E96:C 5FE:6D @?46 E96J 368:? 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Richmond city officials just settled a whistleblower lawsuit. How did we get here? The case stems from the firing of the city's former Freedom of Information Act officer.Â
University of Virginia names new rector after Spanberger reshapes board Carlos Brown has been named UVa's new rector after Gov. Abigail Spanberger reappointed him to the school's governing Board of Visitors last month.
UVa faculty accuse Beardsley of 'bribing' students for their support The coalition of students, faculty and staff that once opposed Scott Beardsley's presidency at UVa is crumbling after the Student Council endo…
