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Unanimous vote reinstates Sullivan to UVa. presidency

Chris Graham

The University of Virginia Board of Visitors today acted to reinstate Teresa A. Sullivan as president of the University. “The past two weeks have been trying for all of us in the University community,” Sullivan said. “While this period of uncertainty has been difficult, I believe that those with opposing viewpoints have been well-intentioned, acting only with the best interests of the University in mind”

Landes, Bell to UVa. BOV: Reinstate Sullivan

Chris Graham

State Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, has sent a letter to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors urging the board to reconsider its forced resignation of President Teresa Sullivan to consider her reinstatement. “Just like everyone else, members of the General Assembly were blindsided by the actions of the Board,” Landes said

McDonnell asks college presidents to use new state dollars to limit tuition hikes

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Following General Assembly passage of a biennial budget that provides over $230 million in new funding for Virginia’s higher education system, Gov. Bob McDonnell is urging college presidents and boards to voluntarily endeavor to keep in-state tuition increases for the upcoming fall semester and beyond to the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index. The…

Festival announces statewide high-school film competition

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The Virginia Film Festival announced today that it is expanding its acclaimed Community Outreach and Education programs to include a new high school filmmaking competition. The Virginia Film Festival is presented by the University of Virginia’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Action! The Virginia Film Festival’s High School Director Competition will welcome…

McDonnell announces first direct shipments of Virginia cattle to Canada

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Gov. Bob McDonnell, traveling on a trade and marketing mission to Canada, today announced new export sales of Virginia beef cattle into Canada.  The new export business opens the door for Virginia producers to sell directly to beef cattle operators in eastern Canada without having to ship to middlemen in other states first, thus enhancing…