Darden School honors resilient Virginia businesses
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The University of Virginia Darden School of Business’ Institute for Business in Society announced the winners of the 2013 Tayloe Murphy Resilience Awards competition.
Search Results for Virginia State University
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Ken Plum: Science goes on trial in Virginia
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Not since the Scopes trial in Tennessee in 1925 has science been on trial as it has been in Virginia over the last few years. The Scopes trial was of course about Darwin’s theory of evolution. That trial concluded more than 85 years ago, but the debate goes on with fundamentalists who prefer the teaching of creationism over evolution in public schools.
Poll: McAuliffe maintains big lead in Virginia governor’s race
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A new Christopher Newport University poll released today has Democrat Terry McAuliffe with a seven-point lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the Virginia governor’s race.
New study measures the impact of sex offenders on a real estate market
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When one sex offender moves into a neighborhood, more are likely to follow—and that’s bad news for homeowners, according to the results of research conducted at Longwood University.
State Fair opening weekend to feature pageant, parade, Lizard Lick
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The State Fair of Virginia will kick off tomorrow with a weekend of fun—including reality TV stars, pumpkins weighing close to 1,000 pounds and some legendary country music.
Virginia receives more than $450K in specialty crop grants
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced funding for 19 agriculture-related projects that will promote and enhance the competitiveness of Virginia’s specialty crops.
Poll: Syria pushes Obama approval down in Virginia
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Barack Obama’s job approval in Virginia is at its lowest level in two years, according to a new poll from Quinnipiac University.
Jason Glorius named Virginia’s head diving coach
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Virginia swimming and diving head coach Augie Busch announced Tuesday (Sept. 17) that Jason Glorius has been named the Cavaliers’ head diving coach. Glorius comes to UVa after four seasons at Denison University, where he was named the 2013 NCAA Division III Men’s Diving Coach of the Year.
New for 2013 Virginia State Fair: Guided tours of livestock barns
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If you don’t know the difference between a grand champion and a reserve grand champion, then this is the year to visit the livestock competitions at the 2013 State Fair of Virginia to get an answer.
Statement of Gov. McDonnell on Virginia college rankings by U.S. News
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Among “Top Public Schools” in the newly released 2014 U.S. News “Best Colleges” Rankings. the University of Virginia ranks No. 2, the College of William and Mary No. 6., and Virginia Tech No. 25.
