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University of Virginia president, pressured over DEI, resigns rather than ‘fight federal government’
The president of the University of Virginia has announced he is resigning amid heavy pressure from conservative critics and ...
Rally held on University of Virginia campus as president steps down
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University of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from Trump admin over DEI initiatives
James E. Ryan steps down as University of Virginia president following Trump administration demands related to DEI programs, ...
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University of Virginia president resigns under US government pressure
James Ryan, the university’s president, stepped down amid Trump administration scrutiny over diversity initiatives.
Top US universities raced to become global campuses. Under Trump, it’s becoming a liability
Three decades ago, foreign students at Harvard University accounted for just 11% of the total student body. Today they account for 26%.
Archaeologists unearth foundation of 1760s schoolhouse for Black children
Archaeologists in Virginia have unearthed the foundation of a building from the 1700s that once supported the nation’s oldest ...
Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE -Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks ...
Meet the men who just became Catholic priests in Virginia
The U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe priest shortage. So it's noteworthy that the Diocese of Arlington, ...