James Madison University and the College of William & Mary are the latest public universities in Virginia to freeze their tuition rates for in-state undergraduate students. Earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly passed an education incentive package,...
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WATCH: Why Virginia’s job market feels impossible for new college graduates
Hear from a 2024 James Madison University grad on the challenges of his ongoing job hunt.
23 unique traditions Virginia colleges keep alive
From painted rocks and mud volleyball to black-tie dances, Virginia’s colleges uphold unique traditions that bring campus communities together year after year.
Manassas job fair draws crowd amid tough labor market
US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D—Ashburn) worked with George Mason University to host a job fair at the school’s Science and Technology Campus in Manassas on Friday.
Yes, Virginia actually has volcanoes. Here’s what to know
Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob.
New poll indicates Spanberger, Earle-Sears in tight Virginia governor’s race
Early polling suggests Republican Winsome Earle-Sears doing better with male voters and white voters compared with Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who did better among women. A new poll suggests the race to become Virginia's next governor this fall is currently a...
Early voting ends with a bang in Virginia as Election Day nears
Early voting surged in its final days in Virginia as all eyes – including those of federal civil rights attorneys – turn to Election Day tomorrow.
Much ado about plays: Where to see a Shakespeare performance in Virginia
If you’re looking for a fun spot to watch a William Shakespeare play in Virginia, you’ve got options—including a performance venue designed after the bard’s famous Globe Theatre.
Congressional races to watch in Virginia in 2024
A competitive race in Hampton Roads is attracting national attention as Democrats and Republicans prepare for a November Election Day that will determine control of the narrowly divided US House of Representatives.
Southside woman keeps the arts alive through community theatre
Katelyn Murray’s journey in the performing arts continues through Danville’s Smokestack Theatre Company. She’s directing “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” a comedic escape into the worlds of Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso.
6 Things to Put on Your Virginia Bucket List This Spring
To make the most out of the season this year, add some of these six quintessential Virginia activities—like hiking on the Appalachian Trail and having fun on the James River—to your springtime bucket list.
9 Virginia Festivals Happening in February
If you’re looking for a fun reason to get out of your house for a weekend in February, consider attending one of these nine festivals happening in Virginia this month.
Virginia Nonprofit’s Grant Helps Pay For Rural Teacher Training
MECKLENBURG – It’s hard to find funding during a pandemic.
Are You Exempt? New COVID-19 Restrictions Don’t Always Apply, State Officials Say
RICHMOND-Gov. Ralph Northam’s new COVID-19 restrictions only apply in certain circumstances.
How Do You Have Online Classes Without Internet? Education Summit Raises Questions
RICHMOND- When the pandemic hit Virginia, most colleges were right in the middle of the 2019-2020 spring semester.
COVID-19 Causes Virginia Colleges to Go ‘Test Blind’
LEXINGTON-This summer has been a season of tests or lack thereof.
Virginia’s COVID-19 Cases Grew By More Than 7,000 In One Week
RICHMOND-Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers are still steadily increasing, bringing the state’s total to 122,542.
Virginia College Fall 2020: Your Guide to Reopening Amid Coronavirus
UPDATE (June 11): Gov. Ralph Northam announced that colleges will reopen in the fall with comprehensive public health plans in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The guidelines differ from the ones put in place for K-12 schools, which are focused on three phases...
This Firefighter Worries He’s Going To Bring The Virus Back To His Family. That Won’t Stop Him From Doing His Duty.
First responders are on the front lines of fighting the effects of the coronavirus, expected to show up each day and care for patients in crisis, pandemic or not. Gene Thompson is one of those front line workers. He has been a firefighter for 23 years and is a...
Dogwood Daily: Sentara Offers Drive-Thru Testing for Virginia Residents
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Amid the concern about the coronavirus pandemic, a Virginia man wants to spread holiday cheer by decorating his home in...
Some Virginia Schools Can't Decide When to Close For Coronavirus
Richmond public schools close for two weeks starting Monday, but some northern Virginia school systems remain open as others shut down. FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia's largest school system defended its decision to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic only to...
Dogwood Daily: 8 Virginia Universities Cancel Class in Response to Coronavirus Spread
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... One hundred and three-year-old Mary Fannie Woodruff has run “Woodruff’s Cafe & Pie Shop” near Monroe, Virginia since 1952....
Updated: All the Virginia Schools and Universities Closed For Coronavirus
Gov. Ralph Northam ordered all K-12 schools to close for the reast of the academic year. UPDATE-- Gov. Ralph Northam has extended school closures through the rest of the academic year. Public pools in areas like Prince William County are scheduled to open later than...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia Makes Statewide Efforts to Curb Coronavirus Concerns
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Bye-bye, fido! Several Virginia police departments will be bidding farewell to their drug-sniffing dogs after marijuana was...
Dogwood Daily: The most expensive zip codes in Virginia
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Dogwood Daily: Gun policy top issue for Virginia voters
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
How much does college cost in Virginia? A lot.
This is part two of our Back to School Week series. Check out part one, where we focused on a program at George Mason University that helps first generation students transition to college. As Virginia undergraduates move back to campus this week, it’ll be...
Dogwood Weekly Recap
It was another busy week in the Commonwealth, so we’ve got our week-in-review coming right up. But First… It's Sunday funday and we’re mere hours away from the third-to-last episode of Game of Thrones. If that makes you sad, you’re not alone. But if you’re looking for...
Dogwood Daily: News-to-Go
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all the Virginia news that’s been happening coming right up. But First… Despite a chaotic, rain-plagued opening day, Pharell’s Something in the Water festival was largely successful...
Iconic Virginia sayings & slang, explained
Discover the meaning behind popular Virginia sayings, from “Old Dominion” to “757” and “Hokie.”