5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1016+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech students are upset over the potential loss of programs that benefit hundreds of students. The school’s board of visitors is considering eliminating Living-Learning Communities (LLCs). The board is considering eliminating these programs to make room…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (208+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - What might be pocket change to some can be a breaking point for others — forcing tough choices between health insurance and everyday essentials. As Virginians, and Americans nationwide, face premium spikes in the Affordable Care Act marketplace after…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (465+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — A 2020 Virginia law allowing undocumented students to receive in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities is now under federal legal challenge, creating a political battle between outgoing and incoming state officials. The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (250+ words) Virginia’s 28 independent colleges expect they and their students will see a more than $285 million hit from the cuts to various federal supports because of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Other impacts include $41 million from the loss of access…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (391+ words) Virginia’s highly educated workforce comes with a significant financial burden, as the state ranks fourth in the nation for average federal student loan debt. About 12.5% of Virginia residents hold student loan debt, amounting to a staggering $44.3 billion statewide. Individual borrowers…...